... was a man who so much excelled all others in wisdom and virtue that to everyone on earth he appeared both terrible and worthy of love and admiration- (Andrea 155). These words, written by Nithard, an illegitimate grandson of the emperor Charlemagne, expresses the nostalgic idealistic attitude towards the man that historians call the first true European king' and contemporaries the heir to the ... reign to understand fully how tenuous his hold on the empire truly was. "When Emperor Charles [. . .] died at a ripe old age [. . .] he left the whole of Europe flourishing- (Nithard 155). This...

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... state religion in the fourth century, and emerging as a "cultural trend" (212). It became further defined, and was the bases of the Western World's proceedings. Christianity's popularity influenced the church by people's newfound ability to concentrate on faith and a better life. With this foundation, the Middle Ages expanded religious importance by employing it in day to day ... life. Christianity was consistently present in the social arena of the Middle Ages. There were many controversies over Christian beliefs. The engrossment in Christianity in the ... stimulated people to regain f...

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... state religion in the fourth century, and emerging as a "cultural trend" (212). It became further defined, and was the bases of the Western World's proceedings. Christianity's popularity influenced the church by people's newfound ability to concentrate on faith and a better life. With this foundation, the Middle Ages expanded religious importance by employing it in day-to-day ... life. Christianity was consistently present in the social arena of the Middle Ages. There were many controversies over Christian beliefs. The engrossment in Christianity in the ... stimulated people to regain f...

• Word Count: 1146
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate