Impact of Church through History: Charlemagne

"The man now known as Charlemagne became king of the Franks in 768. Within a few decades his conquests had united almost all the Christian lands of western Europe into one state, which became known as the Holy Roman Empire. His name means “Charles the Great.” ... "

"Charlemagne (Charles the Great) was king of the Franks and Christian emperor of the West. He did much to define the shape and character of medieval Europe and presided over the Carolingian Renaissance ... "

"Charlemagne is the Holy Roman Emperor, and as a Holy Roman Emperor in a legend, it's not surprising that he'd get a command directly from God. What is surprising, however, is that the command is less than holy ... "