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Episode Synopsis
Charlemagne was a king, emperor, conqueror, reformer, and the father of a united Europe. On this episode we look at how he forged the Holy Roman Empire and built the foundations of western civilization as we know it.
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Sources:
Two Lives of Charlemagne by Einhard and Notker
Charlemagne From the Hammer to the Cross by Richard Winston
King and Emperor: A New Life of Charlemagne by Janet Nelson
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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson.
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Sponsors:
HTTOTW Premium - For all endnotes, takeaways, and bonus episode, subscribe to How to Take Over the World Premium
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Stay in touch:
Twitter/X: @BenWilsonTweets
Instagram: @HTTOTW
Email me: [email protected]
Sources:
Two Lives of Charlemagne by Einhard and Notker
Charlemagne From the Hammer to the Cross by Richard Winston
King and Emperor: A New Life of Charlemagne by Janet Nelson
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Writing, research, and production by Ben Wilson.
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