Einhard life of charlemagne review

          This, the best biography of the whole period of the Middle Ages, written in close imitation of Suetonius, shows the emperor from the standpoint of the most....

          Vita Karoli Magni

          Biography of Charlemagne by Einhard

          Vita Karoli Magni (Life of Charlemagne) is a biography of Charlemagne, King of the Franks and Emperor of the Romans, written by Einhard.[1][2] The Life of Charlemagne is a 33 chapter account starting with the full genealogy of the Merovingian family, going through the rise of the Carolingian dynasty, and then detailing the exploits and temperament of King Charles.

          Customers find the book informative and interesting.

        1. It is a biography of King Charlemagne that is written about mids, [2] when Einhard was in the monastery of Seligenstadt, after Charlemagne's death.
        2. This, the best biography of the whole period of the Middle Ages, written in close imitation of Suetonius, shows the emperor from the standpoint of the most.
        3. I've found several reviews that apparently say this piece is amazingly accurate, but after reading through this thing, it seems WAY to kind to the man.
        4. Einhard's Life is a wonderful text – intriguing and enjoyable – and a fantastic introduction to the early Middle Ages.

          5. It has long been seen as one of the key sources for the reign of Charlemagne and provides insight into the court of King Charles and the events that surrounded him.

          Content of Vita Karoli Magni

          The work begins with a preface that is mainly Einhard explaining why he is writing the book, highlighting the idea that he feels it is his duty and that he had such love for Charles that he felt that it would be a tragedy if he was forgotten.

          The book then moves onto the fall of the Merovingian family and how the Carolingian came to power,