Einhard eBooks

The Life of CharlemagneVita Karoli Magni. E-book. Formato EPUB Einhard   -  Bauer World Press, 2024  - 

The Life of Charlemagne: Vita Karoli Magni by Einhard (Bauer World Press)The Vita Karoli Magni, or The Life of Charlemagne, is an esteemed historical text composed by Einhard, a learned contemporary and confidant of Emperor Charlemagne. Composed in the early 9th century, this biographical account stands as a paragon of Carolingian historiography and offers profound insight into the life and deeds of one of medieval Europe's most eminent sovereigns.Through a new translation and contextual commentary, the Bauer World Press Edition of the Vita Karoli Magni aims to be the most comprehensive rendition of the twenty-first century. It will attempt to serve not only as a translation, but a contribution. It will attempt to weave a cohesive narrative around the lands, peoples, and key figures during the early days of the Carolingian Empire.Many chapters have been augmented with information pertinent to the reader, endeavouring to provide context for both those well-versed with, and new, to the chronicles of Charlemagne. Finally, it will shed light on an often overlooked figure, the man behind the quill - Einhard.

The Life of Charlemagne (Illustrated). E-book. Formato EPUB Einhard   -  Enhanced Media Publishing, 2016  - 

Charles I or Charlemagne united most of Western Europe during the Middle Ages and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. He was the first recognized Roman emperor in the West since the collapse of the Roman Empire three centuries earlier and ruled absolutely over a vast domain for thirteen years.Einhard’s biography of the Carolingian Empire’s founder The Life of Charlemagne: Vita Karoli Magni is one of the most famous pieces of literature on the early Middle Ages. It is both an epic and personal account of the legendary warrior king who was known as the Father of Europe, providing fascinating insight into his political success, battlefield strategy, foreign and domestic policies, friends, enemies and personal habits. For scholars of military science it is an essential bridge text linking the masterworks of ancient strategy like The Art of War and Commentarii de Bello Gallico with the future writings of Machiavelli, Clausewitz, et al. Revised text.Hand-curated images. 

The Life of Charlemagne (Illustrated). E-book. Formato Mobipocket Einhard   -  Enhanced Media Publishing, 2016  - 

Charles I or Charlemagne united most of Western Europe during the Middle Ages and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany. He was the first recognized Roman emperor in the West since the collapse of the Roman Empire three centuries earlier and ruled absolutely over a vast domain for thirteen years.Einhard’s biography of the Carolingian Empire’s founder The Life of Charlemagne: Vita Karoli Magni is one of the most famous pieces of literature on the early Middle Ages. It is both an epic and personal account of the legendary warrior king who was known as the Father of Europe, providing fascinating insight into his political success, battlefield strategy, foreign and domestic policies, friends, enemies and personal habits. For scholars of military science it is an essential bridge text linking the masterworks of ancient strategy like The Art of War and Commentarii de Bello Gallico with the future writings of Machiavelli, Clausewitz, et al. Revised text.Hand-curated images.