![]() ![]() ![]() His successes were a continued source of obsession for Napoleon.Ī gripping story written in the first person that plunges the reader into the very origins of the Christian civilization. He portrays a relentless conqueror, but also a refined reformer and a lover of arts, literature and women.Īfter his passing, the crumbling of the Empire served to reinforce his legend. Through this exchange Max Gallo reveals the extraordinary character, composed of authority and subtle intelligence, of the man who built the Christian Empire while setting the foundations of Europe. ![]() He carefully orchestrated his appearance in front of the Lord, confiding the principal acts of his life to Eginhard, a young and talented scholar. ![]() He converted all the nations he conquered to its faith. Throughout his forty-six years reign the King of the Francs, who was crowned Emperor in Rome on December 25, 800, had been a fervent defender of the Holy Church. When the time came to place his soul into the hands of the Lord, Charlemagne felt neither fear, nor doubt, nor anxiety. Einhard The Life Of Charlemagne Paperback Jby Eginhard (Author) 4.0 out of 5 stars 128 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle 0.99 Read with Our Free App Audiobook 0.00 Free with your Audible trial Hardcover 22.98 3 Used from 22.00 9 New from 13.41 Paperback 15.95 3 New from 15.95 MP3 CD 19.00 1 New from 19. The astonishing portrait of one of the « fathers of Europe » depicted through the eloquent writing of Max Gallo. ![]()
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