The year is A.D. 781. King Charles of the Franks is crossing the Alps with his family and court on a journey to meet with Pope Hadrian. One frosty night he speaks to his young son Carl: When we come to Rome you will know that I am naming you my heir. One day you will rule over all my lands. . . . But the King already had an heir, Pepin the Hunchback, mockingly called Gobbo. Was he to be dispossessed? Yet Carl sees that Charlemagne is determined to do what he feels is best to serve God and Europe.
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This book tells you a lot about Charlemagne, but it is great for children because it is from a young boy's point of view. The young boy happens to be Charlemagne's son. It is well written and it gets the facts of history well in your mind without having to study! Its very interesting and I recommend everyone to read it!
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An insider view of Charles the Great,
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We enjoyed this story of Charlemagne told by viewing the life of one of his sons, Carl. While not intensely detailed in regards to his historical battles, though they are referenced (and one particularly brutal event is covered intensely), it gives more of an insider view with the focus on his family life. That was very interesting! This incredible world leader was a devoted family man who desired for his children to travel with him whenever possible. He humbly sought a better education for himself, his children and his subjects. This focus led to the Carolingian Renaissance. While Charles the Great certainly had flaws, those too were inspiring examples. These multifacted qualities resulted in his rise from King of the Franks to coronation as Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Son of Charlemagne was written very personally, a tender glimpse into the real life struggles of a political giant.
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This review is from: Son of Charlemagne (Living History Library) (Paperback)
My sons and I enjoyed this book. It is about Charlemagne, but written from the perspective of his eldest son, so it keeps their interest. This booked sparked us looking into Charlemagne in more detail, from the history books, so it was great.
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King Charles, Duke Eric, King of the Franks, Pope Leo, Pope Hadrian, Lord Carl, King Offa, Lord King, Master Peter, Empress Irene, Charles the Great, Emperor Constantine, Count Odilo, Alcuin of England, Pepin the Hunchback, Holy Father, Count Odo, Almighty God, Palace School Browse Sample Pages:
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King Charles, Duke Eric, King of the Franks, Pope Leo, Pope Hadrian, Lord Carl, King Offa, Lord King, Master Peter, Empress Irene, Charles the Great, Emperor Constantine, Count Odilo, Alcuin of England, Pepin the Hunchback, Holy Father, Count Odo, Almighty God, Palace School Browse Sample Pages:
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