Charlemagne as Emperor, 800–814

Charlemagne as Emperor, 800–814

Available on Prime Video, The Great Courses Signature Collection
S1 E3: Charlemagne’s ascension to emperor at the age of 52 ushered in a new era in Europe. You will see how Charlemagne’s rule altered the European landscape and how this transformation shaped his reputation for generations to come. You will also see how hindsight can shape history in interesting—and not always terribly accurate—ways.