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Charlemagne
813 - Aachen
Travel, coercion, ageing authority, and posterity softening necessity.
In Aachen, an emperor who built Europe from conquest confronts the bishops already softening his legacy into legend.
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736 to 826
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Medieval
Medieval realms and dynasties
700 to 1400
Kingship, faith, succession, and the durability of personal rule.
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736 CE to 826 CE
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Charlemagne
813 - Aachen
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Travel, coercion, ageing authority, and posterity softening necessity.
In Aachen, an emperor who built Europe from conquest confronts the bishops already softening his legacy into legend.