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The Story of the Middle Ages

by Samuel B. HARDING (1866 - 1927)

08 - Charlemagne

Intended for a youthful audience, The Story of the Middle Ages, published in 1906, tells the history of the Middle Ages in simple and entertaining fashion, and helps to explain the influence of the Middle Ages on modern times. Topics covered include the rise of the Christian church, Feudalism, Charlemagne, the Crusades, the Hundred Years' War, and the daily life of peasant, noble, and clergy. (Summary by Kara)

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Listen next episodes of The Story of the Middle Ages:
09 - The Growth of Feudalism , 10 - The Deeds of the Northmen , 11 - The First Crusade , 12 - Later Crusades , 13 - Life of the Castle , 14 - Life of the Village and Town , 15 - Life of the Monastery , 16 - Papacy and Empire , 17 - The Hundred Years' War , 18 - End of the Middle Ages