When an attempt is made to classify these laws according to their object, it is impossible not to be struck with their incoherent variety.Continuing
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Charlemagne Assembles His Lords
There is need of no great reflection to recognize the true character of these assemblies.Continuing Charlemagne,our selection from A Popular
How Charlemagne Governed
A distinction must be drawn between the local and central governments.Continuing Charlemagne,our selection from A Popular History of France from
Charlemagne Crowned Emperor
At the moment when, in his place before the altar, he was bowing down to pray, Pope Leo placed on his head a crown, and all the Roman people
Charlemagne Organizes His Empire
The center of the dominion was no longer in ancient Gaul; he had transferred it to a point not far from the Rhine, in the midst and within reach of
Charlemagne Attacks Saracens in Spain
The Song of Roland, a real Homeric poem in its great beauty, and yet rude and simple as became its national character, bears witness to the prolonged
Charlemagne Enters Rome
At sight of the cross Charlemagne dismounted, entered Rome on foot, ascended the steps of the ancient basilica of St. Peter, repeating at each step a
Charlemagne Attacks the Lombards
Then appeared Charles himself, that man of steel, with his head encased in a helmet of steel, his hands garnished with gauntlets of steel.Continuing