Charles Martel's Victory at Tor

The significance of Charles Martel's victory at Tor is poo-pooed by some modern historians. But without it, Christianity might just have been relegated to a footnote of history. Even before this victory, it had become clear that he, as the mayor of the palace, held the real power rather than the defunct Maravindian King of France. So Julie, his son, Pepin the Short became the start of the dynasty that becomes known as the Carolingian dynasty. To understand European history, you need to know about their most famous son, Charlemagne.