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524. Charlemagne: Pagan Killer (Part 2)

The Rest Is History

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Charlemagne: The Conqueror and Heir

This chapter explores Charlemagne's historical significance as a military leader and a ruler, emphasizing his unique qualities compared to earlier warlords. It details his campaigns against the Saxons and Lombards, revealing deeper spiritual motivations and political complexities, including the tensions within his family. The narrative showcases his unchallenged authority in Gaul and parts of Italy, alongside his strategic military prowess that shaped Europe during and after his reign.

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