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The Carolingians

752 – 843

Charlemagne, crowned as Emperor of the Romans, expanded his empire across much of Western Europe. His reign is noted for the Carolingian Renaissance, a revival of art, culture, and learning that helped preserve classical knowledge. The establishment of the Holy Roman Empire marked a significant shift in European politics and culture, laying the groundwork for future European states and influencing the development of medieval Christendom.

Picture books

The Elephant from Baghdad

Delightful true story of Charlemagne’s pet elephant and his journey from Baghdad

C is for Charlemagne: A Historic Alphabet Book

Fun facts about Charlemagne presented alphabetically

Chapter books

Son of Charlemagne

Classic middle-grade novel about Charlemagne and his son

Charlemagne and the Paladins

Collection of myths and legends about Charlemagne

Agnes: Karolus Chronicles II

Novel about a girl experiencing the Carolingian Renaissance at Charlemagne’s court

The Magic Runes: A Tale of the Times of Charlemagne

Novel about a Saxon family in Charlemagne’s France

Our Little Frankish Cousin of Long Ago

Reprint of an older book about a Frankish boy's life in Charlemagne's court

Our Little Frankish Cousin of Long Ago

Reprint of an older retelling of the Song of Roland

Non-fiction books

The World in the Time of Charlemagne

Introduction to Charlemagne, his reign, and his world

Charlemagne and the Early Middle Ages

Introduction to Charlemagne and his empire, including excerpts from primary sources

Charlemagne: Founder of the Holy Roman Empire

Introduction to Charlemagne and his impact on history

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