Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""The Reign of Charlemagne: Considered Chiefly with Reference to Religion, Laws, Literature, and Manners"" by Henry Card, published in 1807, is a comprehensive analysis of the reign of Charlemagne, the first Holy Roman Emperor. The book focuses on the religious, legal, literary, and cultural aspects of Charlemagne's reign, providing a detailed account of his achievements and contributions to these fields. Card examines Charlemagne's religious policies, including his efforts to spread Christianity throughout his empire and his relationship with the papacy. He also explores Charlemagne's legal reforms, which helped to establish a unified legal system throughout the empire. The book also delves into Charlemagne's patronage of literature and the arts, including his support for the Carolingian Renaissance, which saw a revival of classical learning and the arts. In addition, Card provides a detailed account of the manners and customs of the time, including the role of women in society, the use of language, and the social hierarchy. The book is written in a scholarly style, with extensive footnotes and references to primary sources. It is an important work for anyone interested in the history of the Middle Ages, particularly the reign of Charlemagne.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.
