Charlemagne, Patron of Scholars: Examining the Role of Carolingian Learning and the Motives Behind Einhard's Portrayal of the Emperor
Christopher Winsor
The Carolingian Renaissance fostered a renewed interest in learning and education during the eighth ninth centuries. This paper aims to examine the function of this for Carolingian administration society, particularly under Charlemagne. Scholarship allowed Carolingians improve government their realms and enhance the Christian faith. To aid investigation Einhard's biography emperor, Life Charlemagne , is analyzed. Being court scholar, later a lay abbot, Einhard was completely immersed scholarly world his liege. As such, both his comments on Charlemagne's scholarship and the motives behind portrayal are inspected. Placing context provides clearer picture and education world.