This book tells the story of Charlemagne, one of the most influential figures in European history. It follows his rise from a young prince to an emperor, and examines the political, religious, and cultural changes that occurred during his reign. It also looks at
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Charlemagne was King of the Franks from 768, King of the Lombards from 774, and Emperor of what is now known as the Carolingian Empire from 800. He united most of Western and Central Europe and was the first recognised emperor to rule from the west after the fall of the Western Roman Empire approximately three centuries earlier. Charlemagne's reign was marked by political and social changes that had lasting influence on Europe throughout the Middle Ages.