... are many aspects that have been key factors in influencing European development. Two of these that will be discussed are the contributions made by Charlemagne and the importance of The Renaissance. In discussing the influences on European civilization by Charlemagne, it is important to examine some history and reasoning behind Charlemagne's success. Continuing the success of his grandfather and father, the ... . Mirandola gives way to the idea that man can succeed and prosper in this life and was put here to do so (1 pp 227-230, 2 pp 321-324). Another great improvement during the renaiss...

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... 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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... honours upon them" (Einhard 79). Over the years he became a patron of those who were wise and able to improve society. He gathered the most distinguished men of the Carolingian Renaissance at his court in Aachen. Including the renowned Alcuin who established the Palace school. In his introduction to The Two Lives of Charlemagne, Lewis Thrope states: "Under Alcuin the school ... became an important factor in national life; it developed into a well defined and highly favoured institution. Any magnate might send his sons, nor were humble antecedents allowed to exclude a boy of talent. Pleb...

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