Charlemagne, the Carolingian Empire, and Its Successors
Rosamond McKitterick
Both the Christian empire of Charlemagne and subsequently hugely influential imperial ideology early Middle Ages were rooted in Roman past. This chapter addresses reality medieval ways which it was represented by contemporaries for posterity. It examines career Pippin III, first king Carolingian dynasty, expansion Empire under his illustrious son Charlemagne, both design chance, to embrace most western Europe. vast realm governed an elaborate efficient political administrative system lay ecclesiastical magnates played a crucial role. governance maintained even within smaller units later ninth, tenth, eleventh centuries. The Latin culture initially promoted moreover, is enduring legacy Western world.
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