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Byzantine Art
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Charlemagne (742-814) King of Franks and first emperor of Europe
Charlemagne was the first emperor of Western Europe. He was crowned emperor by the Pope during the Christmas eve ceremony in 800. The Holy Roman Empire is an institution that is going to last till the end of the World War I in 1918.
Charlemagne is considered the father of Europe. He conquered territories of Germany, Italy, North of Spain. He fougth against the Muslims, the Saxons and the Basques. He was only defeated by the Basques in Spain and this story is explained in the poem "The song of Roland".
Here is a video clip that explains more about this important character. Link
In this map you can see the territories conquered by Charlemagne (they are in light green)
Presentación del Imperio Carolingio. Enlace
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Video clips about historical characters
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Division of the Roman Empire
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Germanic Invasions
Maps of Germanic Invasions
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Germanic Kingdoms
Map of Germanic Kingdoms:
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Interesting Links - Early Middle Ages
- Los Hérulos, la historia de los bárbaros olvidados. Enlace
- Los Suevos, los bárbaros que eligieron Galicia. Enlace
- Vídeo sobre el Reino Suevo de Galicia. (Gallego). Enlace
- Los 10 mejores generales de la Edad Media. Enlace
- Carlomagno, el padre de Europa. Enlace
- La Gran Bombarda, el cañón que derribó las murallas de Constantinopla en 1453. Enlace
The Conquest of Constantinople The Conquest of Constantinople
The Conquest of Constantinople
Here you have the text of Stefan Zweig and the worsheet of activities.
Click below for opening the files.
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