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Carolingians in crisis: the medieval civil war that shaped Europe

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The Battle for the Carolingian Legacy

This chapter explores the fierce internal conflicts within the Carolingian Empire, especially focusing on the Battle of Fontenoise in 841. It highlights the struggles of Louis the Pious and his grandsons, unpacking the familial tensions and political instability that emerged following Charlemagne’s reign.

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