Charlemagne: Father of Europe

Charlemagne as Ruler: Justice and Salvation

Documentary Dec 22, 2022 32 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E6: Success in dynastic politics and war brought Charlemagne power. But what did Charlemagne do with this power? How did Charlemagne govern the territories under his control? First, consider the place of Charlemagne’s government in the broader sweep of European history. Then, see how Charlemagne governed in the pursuit of lofty goals, focused especially on secular justice and spiritual salvation.

Documentary Dec 22, 2022 32 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

TV-PG

Information

Released: 2022
Run Time: 32 min
Rated: TV-PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions (CC) refer to subtitles in the available language with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.