Abstract
In this Senior Independent Study I look at Charlemagne and the Holy Roman Empire and what effect they had on the Carolingian Renaissance and the development of medieval society. I specifically look at Charlemagne's origins, the history of the man Charles, and also the history of the myth of Charlemagne. By looking at how Charles became Charlemagne, what led to it, as well as what resulted from Charles' evolution from man to legend I can also see what impact this transformation had on European culture. From my research I have seen how Charlemagne's rise to imperial power helped to bring about the Carolingian Renaissance, and thus also helped to bring about a shift in Western European society from the mix of Roman and Germanic traditions that had dominated into a new society and culture, which would then develop and become the culture of medieval Europe.
Advisor
Hettinger, Madonna
Department
History
Recommended Citation
Horn, Raymond, "Charles and Charlemagne As King, Emperor, and Renaissance Man" (2012). Senior Independent Study Theses. Paper 3827.
https://openworks.wooster.edu/independentstudy/3827
Disciplines
European History
Publication Date
2012
Degree Granted
Bachelor of Arts
Document Type
Senior Independent Study Thesis
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