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, also known as Charles the Great, became the undisputed ruler of Western Europe, “By the sword and the cross.” (Compton’s 346) As Western Europe was deteriorating was crowned the privilege of being joint king of the Franks in 768 A.D. People of Western E ....

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.... learn the art of reading from Bertrade. The one thing that kept motivated throughout his entire life was his deep devotion to the church. was a tall young man with light blond hair, and was described by his secretary as, “face laughing and merry. . . his appearance was always stately and dignified.” (World book 452) had great wit, but was stern at times. He had simple and moderate tastes; he enjoyed hunting, riding and swimming. had a large wardrobe with many Frankish dresses, linen shirts and breeches, silk-fringed tunics, hoses wrapped with bands, and for the winter he had coats made of otter or marten skins. asked his people to impr ....