Charlemagne (Charles the Great)

A biography of Charlemagne, known as Charles the Great. The Frankish kingdom during the 8th century, in Rome's shadow.

In the heart of Europe, a young Frankish warrior named Charles rises from obscurity to unite warring tribes under his rule. As the Roman Empire crumbles and barbarian kingdoms struggle for legitimacy, Charles must navigate treacherous politics, pagan resistance, and religious upheaval. The Saxons, led by the fierce Widukind, refuse to submit to Frankish rule, while the Church demands spiritual control over the realm. Charles's path to power is paved with battles, strategic marriages, and brutal decisions. He must forge a new kind of empire from the ruins of Rome, balancing military might with religious authority. As he prepares for his crowning moment, the weight of history presses upon him. Will he become the savior of Christendom or the architect of a new age of division? The path to imperial glory begins with a single, decisive choice that will shape Europe for centuries.