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“Without him, the Dark Ages would have continued for much longer and, as a result, western society would not be where it is today. In short, we have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to Charlemagne.”
― Cameron White, Charlemagne: King Of The Franks

“Some have argued his actions formed the basis for the battle between church and state in modern times.”
― Cameron White, Charlemagne: King Of The Franks

“However, he was also aware of the poor being exploited by others. This awareness can even be extended to the way in which he tackled the issue of commerce. One important move was to standardize the weights that were being used. This was enforced by local officers. The idea was that people had to be absolutely certain they were getting what they were paying for and not being undersold due to issues with inconsistent weights and measurements.   He also realized that being a merchant and a trader came with a number of worries, especially the fear of being robbed. That was why Charlemagne took steps to make sure those found guilty of robbing merchants faced severe penalties.   There is no doubt that changes in trade and commerce had a profound effect on his kingdom. They are also acclaimed as having pulled Europe as a whole out of a depression that had swept across the continent after the collapse of the Roman Empire. By providing his subjects with a greater sense of being able to shape their own future he provided them with more hope for the future.”
― Cameron White, Charlemagne: King Of The Franks

“His second wife bore him a total of six children, three boys and three girls, while his third wife gave him another two daughters. His fourth and final marriage did not result in any children, but he had another four children, one daughter and three sons, via concubines.”
― Cameron White, Charlemagne: King Of The Franks

“Charlemagne's strong arm tactics led to protests over his brutality. Some missionaries and people of the church asked him to use more appropriate tactics since they felt he was using the sword to spread Christianity. In their opinion, people would be more likely to convert if it was their choice and not one they were pressured into.   A”
― Cameron White, Charlemagne: King Of The Franks

“Charlemagne introduced special laws that made it punishable by death for anybody to stand against him or to be anything other than Christian.”
― Cameron White, Charlemagne: King Of The Franks

“Charlemagne had a natural curiosity regarding his subjects and he made sure not to seem pompous; he always had a willingness to learn from those more knowledgeable than he. His intelligence allowed him to understand how to handle issues surrounding religion since a number of the areas under his control were still pagan.   This ability to understand the diverse views his people held paid dividends when it came to being a successful ruler.   However,”
― Cameron White, Charlemagne: King Of The Franks

“There is no doubt that changes in trade and commerce had a profound effect on his kingdom. They are also acclaimed as having pulled Europe as a whole out of a depression that had swept across the continent after the collapse of the Roman Empire. By providing his subjects with a greater sense of being able to shape their own future he provided them with more hope for the future.”
― Cameron White, Charlemagne: King Of The Franks