The Rise of Charlemagne

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Despite being anointed by the Pope as a child, Charlemagne was seen as the unlikeliest ruler. Before he died, though, he was the emperor of Western Europe. Trace the man back to his roots with this eye-opening video.
This video is episode two from the series Charlemagne: Father of Europe, presented by Philip Daileader. Learn more about Charlemagne at www.wondrium.com/KZread
Table of Contents:
00:00 Determining Charlemagne's Origins
03:06 The Frankish Kingdom Expands
06:29 Charlemagne's Unlikely Ascent to Power
12:03 Charlemagne Vies for Higher Status
16:04 A Pivotal Moment in Charlemagne's Career
20:13 The Many Wars Waged by Charlemagne
23:56 Saxon Resistance Emerges
26:14 Charlemagne's Defeat in Spain
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Пікірлер: 32

  • @M3au
    @M3au2 жыл бұрын

    I think this chap is a superb teacher. I have listened to his 3 part “great courses” series on the Middle Ages 3 or 4 times.

  • @eruditootidure2611

    @eruditootidure2611

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm sitting in class with him right now, and I'd agree lmao

  • @kennylong7281
    @kennylong72812 жыл бұрын

    His name in English is "Charles the Great" His name in German is: "Karl der Grosse". . . . "Charlemegne", (Charl le Magne), is FRENCH!

  • @cristobalcasmyt1120

    @cristobalcasmyt1120

    2 жыл бұрын

    Carlo Magno in spanish, Carlo Magnus Latin

  • @kennylong7281

    @kennylong7281

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cristobalcasmyt1120 Yes, thank you.

  • @REZPUBLIKA

    @REZPUBLIKA

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cristobalcasmyt1120 not Carolus Magnus ? From which "Carlos" is derived.

  • @marycavender7136
    @marycavender71362 жыл бұрын

    This is great story telling! I grew up listening to many stories! Fabulous delivery! Danke! Sehr Gute!🇧🇪🌄🙏💪🎭👍

  • @robbabcock_
    @robbabcock_2 жыл бұрын

    Great video!

  • @mariusmarius4832
    @mariusmarius48322 жыл бұрын

    Well presented.

  • @TheGreatCourses

    @TheGreatCourses

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, we are glad you enjoyed it!

  • @kennylong7281
    @kennylong72812 жыл бұрын

    3:15 "Clodwig", became "Claude" in France, and "Ludwig" in Germany. The French created "Louis" from Clovis. The two nations share a common origin.

  • @marceloestebanmauricio4934

    @marceloestebanmauricio4934

    2 жыл бұрын

    And the Spanish created "Claudio" which contains within itself the word "audio"

  • @kennylong7281

    @kennylong7281

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marceloestebanmauricio4934 If you understand Linguistics, you know that words evolve. Spain, (Iberia), played no role in the history of the HRE.

  • @sebe2255

    @sebe2255

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kennylong7281 Spain absolutely played a part in the history of the HRE. For one because it was Charles V (Emperor and king of Spain among others) who removed the low countries from it and gave them to, Spain.

  • @franciscojose6496
    @franciscojose64962 жыл бұрын

    Of course like it ever for your channel congratulation

  • @kennylong7281
    @kennylong72812 жыл бұрын

    10:00 Bavaria originally included Austria, because the Austrians, are in fact, Bavarian, (Baiuvari).

  • @Dr-Jesus

    @Dr-Jesus

    Жыл бұрын

    Wdym "originally"

  • @criticalmass527
    @criticalmass5272 жыл бұрын

    🎵 My Charlemagne 🎶

  • @BramHeerebout
    @BramHeerebout2 жыл бұрын

    Always funny to see medieval European maps with the Dutch province Flevoland which was only taken from the sea in the second half of the last century. And it even shows the dike closing off the large body of water in the middle (the IJsselmeer nowadays) from the North Sea.

  • @dang5796
    @dang57962 жыл бұрын

    So supposedly king Charlemagne is a great grandpa of mine? Can I get some royalties or something? Surely I must of inherited something.

  • @zacharydurocher4085
    @zacharydurocher40852 жыл бұрын

    🇫🇷

  • @jameslangley3782
    @jameslangley37823 күн бұрын

    Good lord, how much time needs to be spent on his age? As one starts viewing this, it sends the message that this lecturer is going to use up a lot of time on minor details.

  • @marceloestebanmauricio4934
    @marceloestebanmauricio49342 жыл бұрын

    Glad I'm only one episode ahead where the series begins, right? I mean, the series begins with episode one and this is episode two, so...

  • @TheGreatCourses

    @TheGreatCourses

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marcelo, you can also find the lectures here: www.wondrium.com/charlemagne-father-of-europe

  • @RonnieD1970
    @RonnieD19702 жыл бұрын

    According to 23andMe a large % of the population with French & German ancestry are defendants of this king.

  • @wendyrowland7787
    @wendyrowland77872 жыл бұрын

    And the truth is, the Catholic Church ran Europe in any case, so the Roman Empire persisted in the guise of religion.

  • @Endgame707
    @Endgame707 Жыл бұрын

    Charlemagne was a cruel unjust thug

  • @michaelthomas5433
    @michaelthomas54332 жыл бұрын

    All that work was pointless given the unchanged succession laws.

  • @Presidentofstate
    @Presidentofstate2 жыл бұрын

    Second

  • @natekelly6435

    @natekelly6435

    2 жыл бұрын

    Third