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 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
Charlemagne’s Many Years of Saxon Wars
"Saxony," he often repeated, "must be Christianized or wiped out."Continuing Charlemagne,our selection from A Popular History of France from the
Charlemagne Attacks the Germans
In 777, he resolved, says Eginhard, "to go and hold, at the place called Paderborn (close to Saxony) the general assembly of this people.Continuing
Charlemagne
This series has fourteen easy 5 minute installments. This first installment: The Striking Variety of His Ambition, His Faculties, and His
German Empire Proclaimed
Today's installment concludes Unification of Germany,our selection from Foundations of Modern Europe by Emil Reich published in 1908. For works
Bismarck’s Accomplishments
Bismarck had firmly seized the necessity of bringing about the unity of Germany under Prussian ascendency by the most careful conduct of Prussia's
Hapsburgs Unable to Unite Their Domains
Those who hoped to see the unity of Germany realized by Austria were singularly mistaken about the nature of that power.Continuing Unification of