Charlemagne – Emperor and Reformer. On the 1200th Death Anniversary
Krzysztof Ratajczak
The purpose of this paper is to present the role Charlemagne (768−814), King Franks and Emperor Romans (from 800) in process recovering school organisation that was considerably weakened period from 5th 7th century as well participation ruler reforms education, science system, referred Carolingian Renaissance. In his legal monetary administration Charles consistently implemented political program announced Act 789. emperor’s actions reveal a clearly utilitarian goal. command Latin introduction readable writing enabled clergy better understand words Holy Scripture and, turn, increased general level religious education among believers. numerous scriptoria across empire contributed ongoing work on defining uniform text all books. rebirth driven by works late Roman grammarians, Donatus Priscian, many ancient authors were also copied scriptoria.
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