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Prologue - Part 3

History of the Germans

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Reviving Ancient Texts: Charlemagne's Literacy Revolution

This chapter delves into the efforts of a notable historical figure to improve text accessibility and literacy during the Carolingian Renaissance. It highlights the development of a new writing system by an English monk and the significance of preserving classical texts for societal governance.

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