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Uniform Title: Vita Karoli Magni imperatoris. English
Title: Early Lives of Charlemagne by Eginhard and the Monk of St Gall edited by Prof. A. J. Grant
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Andrew Dunning
Summary: "Early Lives of Charlemagne" by Eginhard and the Monk of St Gall, edited by Prof. A. J. Grant, is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents two distinct biographies of Charlemagne, exploring his legendary life and reign through the contrasting narratives of Eginhard, who provides a factual and concise account, and the Monk of St Gall, who leans heavily on myth and embellishment. The topic of the book focuses on the life and achievements of Charlemagne, who is known for uniting much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages and for his role in the Carolingian Renaissance. The beginning of the text introduces the reader to the landscape of historical accounts surrounding Charlemagne, particularly delineating the differences between Eginhard's more straightforward narrative and the Monk of St Gall's more fanciful retelling. It discusses the context of their compositions, touching on their motivations and proximity to Charlemagne, as well as the challenges they faced in documenting a life that soon became shrouded in legend. Eginhard is specifically noted for his intimate knowledge of Charlemagne, having been a close associate, while the Monk's account reveals the mythologizing tendencies that took hold following the emperor's death. The opening establishes the importance of these texts for understanding both the historical figure of Charlemagne and the evolution of his legacy in medieval thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Einhard, 770?-840
Author: Notker, Balbulus, 840?-912
Translator: Grant, A. J. (Arthur James), 1862-1948
EBook No.: 48870
Published: May 3, 2015
Downloads: 516
Language: English
Subject: Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814
Subject: France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Subject: Holy Roman Empire -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Subject: France -- History -- To 987 -- Sources
Subject: Holy Roman Empire -- History -- To 1517 -- Sources
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Uniform Title: Vita Karoli Magni imperatoris. English
Title: Early Lives of Charlemagne by Eginhard and the Monk of St Gall edited by Prof. A. J. Grant
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Andrew Dunning
Summary: "Early Lives of Charlemagne" by Eginhard and the Monk of St Gall, edited by Prof. A. J. Grant, is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work presents two distinct biographies of Charlemagne, exploring his legendary life and reign through the contrasting narratives of Eginhard, who provides a factual and concise account, and the Monk of St Gall, who leans heavily on myth and embellishment. The topic of the book focuses on the life and achievements of Charlemagne, who is known for uniting much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages and for his role in the Carolingian Renaissance. The beginning of the text introduces the reader to the landscape of historical accounts surrounding Charlemagne, particularly delineating the differences between Eginhard's more straightforward narrative and the Monk of St Gall's more fanciful retelling. It discusses the context of their compositions, touching on their motivations and proximity to Charlemagne, as well as the challenges they faced in documenting a life that soon became shrouded in legend. Eginhard is specifically noted for his intimate knowledge of Charlemagne, having been a close associate, while the Monk's account reveals the mythologizing tendencies that took hold following the emperor's death. The opening establishes the importance of these texts for understanding both the historical figure of Charlemagne and the evolution of his legacy in medieval thought. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Einhard, 770?-840
Author: Notker, Balbulus, 840?-912
Translator: Grant, A. J. (Arthur James), 1862-1948
EBook No.: 48870
Published: May 3, 2015
Downloads: 516
Language: English
Subject: Charlemagne, Emperor, 742-814
Subject: France -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Subject: Holy Roman Empire -- Kings and rulers -- Biography
Subject: France -- History -- To 987 -- Sources
Subject: Holy Roman Empire -- History -- To 1517 -- Sources
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.