The Two Lives of Charlemagne

Einhard and Notker tell Charlemagne that the two lives are two medieval sources, a story about the life of Charlemagne. The latest materials of Matthew Innes and Rosamond Mckitterick explain how history was recorded in the Middle Ages and how history was observed early. Observing each source of information helps to understand how historical writing is important in the history of recording and how it affects the history of Charlemagne. To write the history of the early Middle Ages is not just "to save the record of future generations." This is to help make the past easier to understand.

Charlemagne was born near Liege in modern Belgium in the late seventies and was the son of King Frank of France. When Pepin died in 768, his kingdom split between his two sons, and Charlemagne ruled with his brother Caroman for three years. When Caroman died suddenly in 771, Charlemagne became the only ruler. Charlemagne made several military operations in the early stages of his reign to expand his kingdom. He invaded Saxony in 772 and ultimately achieved complete conquest and conversion to Christianity. He also expanded his rule in the south and conquered the Kingdom of Lombardia in northern Italy. In 778, he invaded northern Spain and was then ruled by the Moors. Between 780 and 800, Charlemagne joined Bohemians to his empire and suppressed the Avales in the Danube to form a buffer zone at the east boundary of his empire.

Charlemagne is the son of King Frank of France. Pepin began to dominate the golden age of Carolingian Empire and Franks. When Pepin died he left the empire in his two sons, Charlemagne and Kaloman. After all, there may be war between the two brothers, but after the death of Caroman, he left Charlemagne to become a king. Charlemagne magnified Frankish Empire. He conquered the majority of the Saxon area and expanded to Germany today. As a result, he is regarded as the German monarchist's father. At the request of the Pope, he also conquered Lombard in northern Italy and dominated the land, including the city of Rome. From there he conquered Bavaria. He also participated in a campaign against Moors in Spain. He gained some success there, and a part of Spain became part of the Frank empire.