Son of Charlemagne (Living History Library (Warsaw, N.D.).) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Emil Weiss (Illustrator)
Key Phrases: King Charles, Duke Eric, King of the Franks (more...)

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The year is 781 A.D. 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 of his plans for

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Bethlehem Books (February 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1883937302
• ISBN-13: 978-1883937300
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,220 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book!, June 18, 2000

By A Customer

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!

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An insider view of Charles the Great, December 28, 2004

By	CD "devotedmomof7" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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.

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This is a very good book!, November 21, 2001

By	Robyn Smith (Morrinsville New Zealand) - See all my reviews

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.