Charlemagne

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This paper examines the new era of Western Civilization brought on by Charlemagne and Augustus in the Roman and Germanic societies respectively. The paper then argues that their similarities led to an integration of the cultures during Charlemagne's rule.

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"After conquering the Saxons, he forced them to submit to his rule and convert to Christianity, integrating Germanics and Christianity. "They (the Saxons) were sometimes so much weakened and reduced that they promised to denounce the worship of devils and to adopt Christianity." These policies of merging ideals mirrored those of the Romans and planted the roots for a medieval society that would ensue after Charlemagne's death. Augustus differed from Charlemagne and the Roman Imperialists on these policies, he was a peaceful ruler."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Davis, H.W. Carless. Charlemagne: The Hero of Two Nations. New York: G.P. Putman's Sons, 1900.
• Dutton, Paul Edward. Charlemagne's Mustache and Other Cultural Clusters of a Dark Age. New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2004.
• Einhard. The Life of Charlemagne. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press, 1960.
• Perry, Marvin. Western Civilization: Ideas, Politics and Society. New York: Houghton Mifflin Company, 2004.

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