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 He reorganized the military, establishing a system of feudal obligations that became the basis for medieval European warfare.[([[https://study.com/academy/lesson/feudalism-charlemagne-and-the-holy-roman-empire.html|study]])] He reorganized the military, establishing a system of feudal obligations that became the basis for medieval European warfare.[([[https://study.com/academy/lesson/feudalism-charlemagne-and-the-holy-roman-empire.html|study]])]
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 +===== The Song of Roland =====
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 +Charlemagne is a central figure in "The Song of Roland," an epic poem that glorifies his reign and military campaigns.[([[https://api.pageplace.de/preview/DT0400.9780191628191_A30390702/preview-9780191628191_A30390702.pdf|pageplace]])]
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 +===== Depictions in Art =====
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 +Charlemagne has been depicted in countless works of art, including sculptures, paintings, and manuscripts.[([[https://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/caro/hd_caro.htm|metmuseum]])]
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 +===== Influence on Law =====
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 +His legal reforms influenced the development of European law, particularly in France and Germany.[([[https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/1555/06_Nelson_1803.pdf|thebritishacademy]])]
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 +===== Charlemagne's Sword =====
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 +His legendary sword, Joyeuse, is a symbol of his power and is part of the French coronation regalia.[([[https://broaden-horizons.fr/blog-en/joyeuse-the-legendary-sword-of-charlemagne-in-the-louvre/|broaden-horizons]])]
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 +===== Annals of the Frankish Kings =====
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 +The Annales Regni Francorum, or Annals of the Frankish Kings, provide a detailed account of his reign and accomplishments.[([[https://www.academia.edu/1519668/Royal_Frankish_Annals_on_the_Serbs_in_the_Early_Twenties|academia]])]
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 +===== Relics and Myth =====
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 +Numerous relics and myths have grown around Charlemagne, including claims that he will return to save Europe in its time of need.[([[https://academic.oup.com/book/12005/chapter/161275199|oup]])]
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 +===== Admired by Napoleon =====
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 +Napoleon Bonaparte admired Charlemagne and saw himself as his successor, even being crowned Emperor in a similar ceremony.[([[https://www.napoleon.org/en/history-of-the-two-empires/articles/napoleon-and-charlemagne/|napoleon]])]
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 +===== Education for Women =====
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 +Charlemagne encouraged the education of women, particularly in religious communities.[([[https://christianhistoryinstitute.org/magazine/article/charlemagne-for-the-love-of-learning|christianhistoryinstitute]])]
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 +===== Influence on Feudalism =====
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 +Charlemagne’s reign laid the groundwork for the feudal system that would dominate Europe for centuries.[([[https://www.historyskills.com/classroom/ancient-history/charlemagne-reading/?srsltid=AfmBOoqU2MryhwgCmta6WLgt8gRMFUtbZM5w2oOtzH7AnWO3eD8_9xcC|historyskills]])]
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