Carolingian dynasty

numerous scholars and historians have considered the Carolingian dynasty to be one of the greatest Frankish noble families to have ruled Europe during the Medieval Period. The present thesis, which is structured in [x] parts, aims to verify that the Carolingians used many forms of propaganda to assume and strengthen their claims to power of the Frankish throne and the Holy Roman Empire. The forms of propaganda used by the Carolingian dynasty include: divine right of kings, use of the written word

Although the reign of the Carolingian dynasty occupied only a brief part of the entirety of the medieval era, the Carolingian Empire that was established during that period made both a historical and cultural impact on medieval society that would resonate for years to come. Until the empire fell in 888, the Carolingian House of the Franks initially brought stability and progress to most of Europe, as well as pioneering a cultural and intellectual renaissance that influenced the remainder of the Middle

In 987 the Carolingian dynasty was replaced by a new ruling family, the Capetian dynasty. This line of kings would rule France until 1328 and would restore royal authority throughout the kingdom. In the 11th century Capetian kings gradually built up power and extended their authority outside of Paris. In the 12th and 13th centuries they strengthened the monarchy through war and marriage alliances. Philip Augustus, or Philip II (ruled 1180–1223), took control of Normandy from the English king John

The Carolingian dynasty was a Frankish noble family which managed to take control over the entirety of the Franks and form what is known as the Carolingian Empire. Being a Frankish noble family meant that they originally began as a Germanic tribe until 496 A.D when Clovis I, the first ruler of the Franks united all of the Frankish tribes underneath his rule. Charlemagne was born to Pepin the Younger, king of the Franks from the years 751-768 A.D who was also the first of the Carolingians to become

Europe”. Due to the Carolingian empires rule, Charlemagne was able to unite nearly all of western Europe. The last empire to do so was the Roman Empire and no other country would unite Europe until the eighteen hundred under napoleon. Charlemagne’s father was named Pepin the Short, a name that deceives most on the battlefield due to his incredible and unmatched strength. Pepin the Short was the predecessor to Charlemagne as the king of the Franks. Pepin also set up the Carolingian dynasty but did not peak

Due to the Carolingian empire 's rule, Charlemagne was able to unite nearly all of western Europe. The last empire to do so was the Roman Empire and no other country would unite Europe until the eighteen hundred under Napoleon. Charlemagne’s father was named Pepin the Short, a name that deceives most on the battlefield due to his incredible and unmatched strength. Pepin the Short was the predecessor to Charlemagne as the king of the Franks. Pepin also helped set up the Carolingian dynasty but did not

Who is the better King? One might ask how do you differentiate between two Kings? what makes a “good” King? As historians it is important to note that values today do not have the same connotation as a great leader. Qualities of a superior medieval King include being successful in warfare; loyalty to ones followers; being religious and trying to convert others to Christianity; and 1have charisma. Einhard and Asser wrote very informative biographies about their chosen King describing their

control of the northern part of Italy to the Pope. The creation of the "Papal States" indebted the Pope to Charlemagne, and Pope Leo III eventually crowned Charlemagne "Emperor of the Romans" on Christmas day in 800AD. (Ganshoff 41) Power in Carolingian society was based on land ownership, also known as Feudalism. Charlemagne knew that he must have the allegiance of the people to himself, the King. To accomplish this, he looked back to the seventh century, and instituted an oath of fidelity -

divided amongst Louis’ three sons; Lothair I, Louis the German and Charles the Bald, these three kingdoms would then become the foundation of France and the Carolingian Renaissance. On the death of Louis, a civil war broke out between his sons Louis the German, Charles the Bald and Lothair I. Lothair I being the last son claimed the entire Carolingian Empire although Charles the Bald and Louis the German became allies forcing

Charlemagne, who was called Charles the Great, was born on April 2nd, 742 in Aachen, which would be Belgium today. Charlemagne Father was Pepin the Short who was the first Carolingians to become King while Charlemagne mother was a Frankish queen. Charlemagne as born into a royal family, and he was the youngest son that his parents had and one day he would be king of the Franks. Charlemagne’s family’s religion was Roman Catholic and so was he. As for Charlemagne’s education he didn’t have much of