Schmidt, Ferdinand 1816-1890 creator Upton, George P. (George Putnam) 1834-1919 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Charlemagne" by Ferdinand Schmidt is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and achievements of Charlemagne, a significant figure in European history known for his military conquests, administrative prowess, and promotion of education and culture. It not only paints a portrait of Charlemagne himself but also explores the socio-political landscape of his time as he shaped the early medieval world. The opening of the text introduces Charlemagne at his court in Ingelheim, highlighting his stature as a ruler and the architectural grandeur of his palace. It describes his physical appearance and interests, portraying him as a larger-than-life commander who balances the demands of war and governance, as well as his deep appreciation for learning and the arts. The narrative emphasizes both his domestic life and the complexities of maintaining power during his reign, setting the stage for the historical conflicts and transformations that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-07-10 Produced by D A Alexander, Stephen Hutcheson, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814 DC Original publication data not identified 10022878 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59882 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59882 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134359.0 59882