Roland was the most beloved and well respected generals for Charlemagne's army. ... His faith lied with his king Charlemagne and died with Charlemagne just as he desired to be taken from this Earth. ... Oliver and Roland are forever regarded as two of the bravest franks, and possibly of all time. The two great men showed each and every person what loyalty is and should be for the rest of eternity. ... Roland and Oliver's legacy lives on and is a lesson to be learned from everybody. ...

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Malaria and small pox spread rapidly through the country devouring lives and hopes. ... He had two principal commandments: above all love God with all ones heart, soul, and mind and love all people as oneself. ... The next morning he painted the first two letters of Jesus Christ's name on his men's armor, shields, and flags. ... Another man who helped the spread of Christianity was Charlemagne. ... Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne emperor of the West as a reward for converting the conquered peoples. ...

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Christianity spread a lot throughout Europe during this time, thanks in part to rulers like Charlemagne and Clovis who converted whole lands. ... Most clergy of the time were even illiterate, and led very secular lives. ... However, in the eighth century Charlemagne succeeded in starting a small renaissance and uniting much of the Frankish territory. ... Even though the Christians lost the following Crusades, they still gave them a stronger faith and sense of purpose for their lives. ... The two most successful were the ones in Paris and Bologna, in which all medieval universities were ...

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