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
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
Public Joy and Relief at Terror’s End
Today's installment concludes The Reign Of Terror,our selection from Popular History of France From the Earliest Times by François P. G. Guizot
Robespierre Shot
Times were changed. The mobile waves of public opinion no longer upheld the tyrants overthrown by the accomplices who had now become their
Terror’s Leaders Take to the Streets
It is not necessary to discuss in any particular detail of the tyrant's career; his whole life condemns him."Continuing The Reign Of Terror,our