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Charlemagne: Father of Europe
- Narrated by: Professor Philip Daileader
- Length: 6 hrs and 27 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Some say Charlemagne was a great king, while others believe the many atrocities committed under his reign make him the first in a line of political disasters throughout Europe. This debate has been going on for more than a millennium. He has been remembered for his intellectual and martial strength, as well as his diplomacy and desire for justice, but there is contention about how much truth lies in tales of his superior abilities. What is it about Charlemagne that inspires such fascination? What did he do to generate so much controversy? Why have opinions about Charlemagne diverged so much?
The study of Charlemagne, and the broader field called Carolingian history, has changed markedly in the last 25 years or so. The Carolingian dynasty to which Charlemagne belonged ruled much of continental Europe in the eighth, ninth, and 10th centuries; they shaped the continent - geographically and politically - and put modern history into motion. In Charlemagne: Father of Europe, you will look back on Charlemagne’s rule and the way his dynasty and its influence would affect the world in the centuries that would follow. Join Professor Philip Daileader of William & Mary for this 12-lecture historical journey into the life, times, and complicated legacy of the ruler known as the pater Europae.
As you sift through the accounts surrounding Charlemagne and his influence, you will have the opportunity to experience a multifaceted story that goes beyond the more simplified narratives that have shaped common views of the early Middle Ages. With invaluable historical context and nuance that is often missing from broader surveys of medieval history, you will get a clearer view of a complex figure and the world he lived in.
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- Taryn
- 11-07-2023
Enjoyable and interesting
Charlemagne is someone I’ve not known much about, so I really enjoyed learning his history.
I’ve listened to at least 15 Great Courses histories, and while the audio quality isn’t perfect, the professor is great to listen to. He’s animated and avoids the endless name blackholes you can sometimes get into in these history. Funny at times. I enjoyed this one.
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- Rose
- 17-11-2023
basically ok
interesting subject and more I'd like to kniw about, but narrator sounded like he was speaking through a cold and there was some comments that came across as bias against a group of people (not historically but authors biased views I feel) it took away from the topic
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- Timothy Murray
- 26-06-2023
Poor recording quality
The content is fine but the really poor recording lets it down. Very sibilant and nasal.
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