Publisher's Synopsis
Annals of the Empire: From the Reign of Charlemagne is a historical book written by the famous French philosopher and writer, Voltaire. The book is a detailed account of the events that took place during the reign of Charlemagne, who was the first emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Voltaire's work is considered to be one of the most important historical texts of the 18th century.The book begins with a brief introduction to the history of the Roman Empire and the events that led to the rise of Charlemagne. Voltaire then goes on to describe in detail the various battles and conquests of Charlemagne's reign, including his military campaigns against the Saxons, the Lombards, and the Moors.In addition to the military campaigns, Voltaire also provides a detailed account of the social and cultural developments that took place during Charlemagne's reign. He describes the establishment of the Holy Roman Empire and the reforms that Charlemagne implemented to improve the administration of his empire.Throughout the book, Voltaire provides his own commentary and analysis of the events, offering insights into the political and social climate of the time. His writing style is engaging and informative, making the book accessible to both scholars and general readers.Overall, Annals of the Empire: From the Reign of Charlemagne is a valuable historical text that provides a detailed and insightful account of one of the most important periods in European history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.