Frank Rosenthal

I decided to do my country report on France. I have an aunt and uncle along with two cousins who all live in Toulouse so I thought it would be interesting to learn more about this country. France is located in Western Europe. France has generally cool winters and mild summers, but mild winters and hot summers along the Mediterranean; occasional strong, cold, dry, north-to-northwesterly wind known as mistral. The terrain of France is mostly flat plains or gently rolling hills in north and west; remainder

The coming of Christianity to the kingdom of the Franks was likely the greatest shift of Frankish ideology, going from the traditional pagan culture to the most powerful political and military system in Western Europe famously rooted in biblical truths during the medieval period. With Christianity being the foundation of the kingdom, both royals or peasants, clergy or laymen, and Christians and pagans were to become subject the teachings of the Holy Scriptures and the establishment of the Church

achievements that were obtained in the 8th century under the direction of Charlemagne. Charlemagne, who was also known as Carolus Magnus and Charles the Great, was one of the greatest leaders during the Middle Ages. He was a military man, king of the Franks, and was appointed as Roman emperor in 800 AD. Throughout Europe, he was seen as a great example of an emperor and Christian king. Not only did he revive the political system but also the cultural life of Europe. His activities "had a spectacular

The main cause of the newly established European continent was due to the rise of Christianity.  The Romans had a vast empire that stretched far and beyond into Europe but as soon as other forces gained power the Roman Empire started to collapse. The intrusion of the Germanic tribes and the rise of Christianity caused the western part of the Roman Empire to malfunction. Due to the Roman Empire’s large state the cost of building defenses rose to an exceeding number which put them in economic vulnerability

Charlemagne’s rule lasted from 768-814 AD. He was king of the Franks from 768-814, king of the Lombards from 774-814, and Emperor of the Romans from 800-814. He expanded the Frankish Kingdom that incorporated much of Western and Central Europe. During his reign, he conquered Italy and was crowned Imperator Augustus by Pope Leo III. He was born into a great family; both his father and grandfather were rulers of the Franks before him. Charlemagne was crowned Emperor of the Romans in the year 800

Charlemagne, translates into English as Charles the Great, was the King of the Franks, who extended his domain to as far south as Italy. We gain from the two accounts of Notker and Einhard that Charlemagne was instrumental in the spread of culture and expressions to all edges of his kingdom. By nearly being partners with the Papacy, he spread the Christian message to almost all of Europe. As a consequence of his commitments in different fields, his rule was appropriately called the Carolingian Renaissance

Einhard (c. 770-840) was a renowned monk, scholar, and writer of Frankish descent. Although regarded highly for many achievements, the most important contribution of his lifetime was the uncharacteristically secular Life of Charlemagne, which has since become a topic of great discussion and scrutiny. Many contemporary historians criticize Einhard’s biography about the mighty Frankish ruler on the basis that it seems to be biased towards painting a near perfect picture of Charlemagne’s reign as king

“Since its beginning, Saint Meinrad has never been content with living merely for itself. History shows how in the past the Abbey has spent itself generously at times beyond it strength in the school, in ordinary and extraordinary pastoral work, and in the Indian mission field”. (Kleber 511).The first abbot, Marin Marty, showed great interest in Indian missions, especially among the Sioux. (Quirk 1) “In 1852, the Rev. Joseph Kundek of Jasper visited Abbot Schmidt at the Benedictine in Einsiedeln

and historical context. The invading of Europe by the Scandinavian Vikings took place between ca750 and 1050, denoting the last phase of the raids of the Germanic people. In the late 8th century Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, king of Franks, destroyed the power of the Frisians, Germanic tribe from the Netherlands who had been the greatest maritime power of the North – West Europe, and enabled the south rout on the sea

The Song of Roland, an epic poem which tells of Charlemagne's excursions into Spain where he was fighting the Saracens or Muslims, is a good example of militant Christianity. Charlemagne, King of the Franks, is a militant committed militant Christian, and it is necessary to understand this to make sense of his fighting the Saracens. As a militant Christian, one of his main goals was to convert others to Christianity. This opportunity presented itself when Marsilla, leader of the Muslims, offered