The Early Middle Ages, 284-1000 - Charlemagne and the Carolingian Dynasty - Lecture 19
Offered By: Yale University via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the rise of the Carolingian dynasty and its culmination in Charlemagne in this lecture from Yale University's course on the Early Middle Ages. Discover how the Carolingians established their legitimacy through war leadership, Christian rule, and the legacy of Rome. Learn about Charles Martel's victory over the Muslims at the Battle of Poitiers, Pepin the Short's alliance with the papacy, and Charlemagne's efforts to reestablish the Roman Empire. Examine the significance of Charlemagne's coronation as emperor in 800 and his role in shaping Europe's political and cultural landscape. Gain insights into the transition from the Merovingian dynasty and the key figures who paved the way for Charlemagne's reign.
Syllabus
- Chapter 1. Introduction .
- Chapter 2. The Last Years of the Merovingians.
- Chapter 3. Establishing Carolingian Legitimacy.
- Chapter 4. Charles Martel and Pepin the Short.
- Chapter 5. Charlemagne.
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