... clergymen, thus strengthening the church. It also trained teachers for schools throughout the empire. These activities lead to the emergence of a new interest in learning called the Carolingian Renaissance. The Carolingian Renaissance is defined as a style of art created in the late 700's and the 800's in France and Western Germany named after Charlemagne. During this time, Carolingian artists, ... of this could be the development of a new handwriting which Carolingian scribes used to copy the Bible and other books. This handwriting was called Carolingian Minuscule. The Carolingian Rena...

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... . The Frankish kingdom was once again united under one ruler, Charlemagne, the "unconquered and unconquerable" (Notker 158). The knowledge of the life and reign of Charlemagne in this book is obtained from the compilation of two pseudo-biographies, the Vita Caroli by Einhard and De Carolo ... ) Charles the Fat by speaking of Charlemagne's feats, but not embellishing them. Although this book is compiled of two unique approaches to the life of Charlemagne, three common themes representative of this time period prevail: the political system of feudalism, the dual power of church and state, ...

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... trade. They had a positive momentum that would cause many great things in the centuries to come with art and education and The Renaissance starting in the 14th century. Although I've merely "scratched the surface" of feudalism, knighthood, and city life, hopefully my point is obvious. None of these things would have taken place when they did if not for the attacks of ... , and Vikings. The invasions made Europeans realize they were weak and unprotected. They were forced to find ways to survive, and when they did it left them thirsty for a better life. The problems in Europe in the middle...

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