He was also known as Charlemagne. He was considered one of the greatest leaders in history. Bibliography lists 6 sources. This 6 page essay compares the effect of Charlemagne's Empire with that of the Roman Empire. Each was the undisputed ruler of its peoples with a passion for both the cultural and the political.
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The writer explores the military, religious, civic and personal life of Charlemagne, his expansion of France, and his relationships with others during his time. The writer also explores the reasons behind the current interest in Charlemagne, and posits that those reasons include historical preservation, religious history, and relationship to the current political situation in Europe. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Rome was a major power because it always made certain its own military prowess was preeminent. There have been many ideas presented as to the fall of the Roman Empire.