... in this book is obtained from the compilation of two pseudo-biographies, the Vita Caroli by Einhard and De Carolo Magno by the Monk of Saint Gall. The first part of the book, written by Einhard, presents itself as a eulogy to Charlemagne. In a time of personal despair, Einhard was taken in and given a job by Charlemagne. He was a member of the King's court ... expected to pay a "vassalage", or due to an authoritative figure. In return, the poor vassals looked to their lords and King to feed, clothe, house, and arm them. According to Einhard, "the King possessed nothing at all of his own...

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