Before spring break, we were investigating the rule of Charlemagne and attempting to understand what made him such an important historical figure, especially in European history. The purpose behind this was to prepare ourselves to write an essay that focused on the following question:
Was Charlemagne a good ruler?
Given our current situation, I would like you to read the following article, entitled "Charlemagne: Holy Roman Emperor," AND take notes on the following topics:
As you take the notes, always keep in mind our focus question, "Was Charlemagne a good ruler?" so that we can begin to see how our essay might evolve or take shape.
This is your only assignment for this week. I would like you to email me your notes by Friday at:
[email protected]
***If anyone has any questions or concerns, please post them on this website by clicking on the 'comments' tab. This way, we can be of service to each other and assist one another in clarifying any confusions.
The following is a link to the article, "Charlemagne: Holy Roman Emperor":
Was Charlemagne a good ruler?
Given our current situation, I would like you to read the following article, entitled "Charlemagne: Holy Roman Emperor," AND take notes on the following topics:
- Early Years
- The Age of Charlemagne
- Military Campaigns
- Court and Administration
- Religious Reform
- Cultural Revival
- Emperor of the Romans
- Legacy
As you take the notes, always keep in mind our focus question, "Was Charlemagne a good ruler?" so that we can begin to see how our essay might evolve or take shape.
This is your only assignment for this week. I would like you to email me your notes by Friday at:
[email protected]
***If anyone has any questions or concerns, please post them on this website by clicking on the 'comments' tab. This way, we can be of service to each other and assist one another in clarifying any confusions.
The following is a link to the article, "Charlemagne: Holy Roman Emperor":
https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlemagne/Religious-reform