... important people and events have played a very significant role in the development of civilizations. In examining certain influences on European civilization after the fall of Rome, there 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 fat...

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Charlemagne After the fall of Rome, political unity in Western Europe disintegrated, and there emerged a series of barbarian kingdoms. The rise of different customs and beliefs, such as Islam, led to conflict within the kingdom of the Franks. Charles Martel, a Frankish Palace Mayor from 714 to 741, began vigorous fighting against opposing groups. His defeat of a contingent of Arabian cavalry in the battles of Poitiers and Tours marked the beginning of the Carolingian Empire. Years later, amidst the continuous ... and did him honor" (55). The symbol of feudalism, a heavily armored knight, was ...

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... trade, word gradually spread about the christian devotion of this African kingdom".2 While trade was the main method for christianity spreading in Ethiopia, in Charlemagne's empire the reasons for the spread of christianity had more to do with warfare and expansion. Charlemagne, who was the ruler of the Franks, was able to reunite the many Germanic kingdoms that were present after the fall of Rome. Under the rule of Charlemagne the Frankish kingdom began to largely ... expand and as it defeated civilizations and gained new territories the christian culture would spread to these newly .....

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