Charlemagne

Charlemagne, also known as "Charles the Great" was a powerful Frankish warrior King who unified Western Europe through military power, a system of legislation and the support of the church. His belief in the need for education among the Frankish people was to bring about religious, political, and educational reform that would create a positive impact on the history of Europe. Charlemagne used his army and own skillful planning to more than double the size …

…use today; many of the works of ancient Rome now in existence are preserved in the form of Caroliginian manuscripts copied in the Caroligian monastery. Laws, traditions, and teachings were carried on by the descendents of the Carolingians through their words and actions, leaving an example for the actions of civilization for hundreds of years to come. . Sources: www.historymedren.about.com/charlemagne www.britannica.com Biel, Timothy Levi, The Importance of Charlemagne, California: Lucent, 1997