Charlemagne: Father of Europe
Offered By: The Great Courses Plus
Course Description
Overview
<p>Examine the life and times of Charlemagne and consider how history has shaped his story to serve various causes and agendas. Who was this ruler many call the “Father of Europe”?</p>
Syllabus
- By This Professor
- 01: The Making of Emperor Charles the Great
- 02: Charlemagne as Heir and King, 748–800
- 03: Charlemagne as Emperor, 800–814
- 04: Charlemagne as Head of Family and Dynasty
- 05: Charlemagne as War Leader
- 06: Charlemagne as Ruler: Justice and Salvation
- 07: Charlemagne’s World: Britain to Baghdad
- 08: Charlemagne as Patron of a Renaissance
- 09: Charlemagne as Religious Reformer
- 10: Charlemagne in Medieval Legend
- 11: Claims to Charlemagne across History
- 12: The Enduring Fascination with Charlemagne
Taught by
Philip Daileader
Related Courses
Introducción a la caligrafía y paleografía en archivos hispanos medievales y modernosUniversidad Carlos iii de Madrid via edX Enlightening the Dark Ages: Early Medieval Archaeology in Italy
University of Padova via FutureLearn Medieval Europe
YouTube NCERT Class 11th History - Themes in World History - All Chapters Detailed Explanation
YouTube Ancient Celts
YouTube