Becoming Charlemagne Europe, Baghdad, and the Empires of A. D. 800

Name: Becoming Charlemagne Europe, Baghdad, and the Empires of A. D. 800
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ISBN: 9780060797072

ISBN-10: 006079707X

ISBN-13: 9780060797072

Edition: N/A

Authors: Jeff Sypeck

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On Christmas morning in the year 800, Pope Leo III placed the crown of imperial Rome on the brow of a Germanic king named Karl-a gesture that enabled the man later hailed as Charlemagne to claim his empire and forever shape the destiny of Europe. Becoming Charlemagne tells the story of the international power struggle that led to this world-changing event, illuminating an era that has long been overshadowed by myth. For 1,200 years, the deeds of Charlemagne inspired kings and crusaders, the conquests of Napolon and Hitler, and the optimistic architects of the European Union. In this engaging narrative, Jeff Sypeck crafts a vivid portrait of the ruler who became a legend, while evoking a…

Book details

List price: $16.99
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Publication date: 12/18/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 304
Size: 5.31" wide x 8.00" long x 0.68" tall
Weight: 0.572
Language: English