Part one of term paper
In spite of the biographical nature of Einhard’s Life of Charlemagne, a lot can be learned about the key aspects of Frankish society. During the 8th and 9th centuries, the Franks came to dominate the European continent on the heels of imperial disintegration. In assessing the methodology by which the Franks were able to achieve such p ...

Part two of term paper
... about these aspects of Frankish society. Since Einhard, Charlemagne’s biographer was a member of Charlemagne’s court, much of what is learned about Frankish society is in reference to Charlemagne’s relations with the different of society. Political authority played a significant role in the rise of the Frankish Empire. Charlemagne’s role as the political leader of the empire is one of the key factors of the success of the . The basis for Charlemagne’s power ...