Thus fell through and disappeared, in 843, by virtue of the treaty of Verdun, the second of Charlemagne's grand designs, the resuscitation of the
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Charles the Bald Gains Upper Hand
The big speech was recited in several languages, a symptom of an empire breaking apart.Continuing Empire of the Franks Splits and Decays,our
Brothers in Arms — Against Each Other
For years longer the scenes which have just been described kept repeating themselves again and again; rivalries and secret plots . . . .Continuing
Emperor’s Family Troubles
Franks' laws on inheritance led to the division of the empire among his three sons. Then a fourth son was born.Continuing Empire of the Franks
Brittany’s Rebellion
Go back to thy King, and tell him from me that my land was never his, and that I owe him naught of tribute or submission. Let him reign over the
Empire of the Franks Splits and Decays
This series has ten easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: After Charlemagne.IntroductionDuring the Dark Age civilization in Europe
The Battle and Its Aftermath
Today's installment concludes The Battle of Poltava,our selection from Peter the Great by Kazimierz Waliszewski published in 1898. For works
Russian Army Strengthens While Swedish Army Weakens
It was Charles who took action at last, informing his generals, on June 26th (July 7th) that he would give battle on the following
Invaders Encounter Winter in Russia
And so the summer passed away. A winter campaign became inevitable, and the abyss which Peter's unerring eye had scanned began to gape.Continuing