Son of Charlemagne (Paperback)

The emergence of Europe from the "dark ages" was due largely to the efforts of the Frankish King, Charlemagne. This was largely effected by his brilliant scheme of dividing the continent into various kingdoms under the rule of his sons and by his profound wish to unify Europe under the rule of the Catholic Pope. The intrigue and anguish that accompanied his successful plan, his betrayal by one son, and the dedicated loyalty of his other children, make up the fabric of this revealing historical story. The book does not succeed in creating too convincing a picture of multidimensional characters, but it does expose a vital period of Western history which, to a degree, takes momentum from the subjective approach of the prose. Fifteen line-cut chapter heads by Emil Weiss. (Kirkus Reviews)

The year is A.D. 781. King Charles of the Franks is crossing the Alps with his family and court on a journey to meet with Pope Hadrian. One frosty night he speaks to his young son Carl: ""When we come to Rome you will know that I am naming you my heir. One day you will rule over all my lands...." But the King already had an heir, Pepin the Hunchback, mockingly called Gobbo. Was he to be dispossessed? Yet Carl sees that Charlemagne is determined to do what he feels is best to serve God and Europe. This many-faceted story will stir the minds and imaginations of young people. Through Carl's eyes we discover the grand dimensions of western Europe's foundation.

General

Imprint:	Bethlehem Books,U.S.
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	April 1998
First published:	1998
Authors:	Barbara Willard
Dimensions:	216 x 139 x 14mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	183
ISBN-13:	978-1-883937-30-0
Categories:	Books > Children's & Educational > Fiction > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > General Books > Children's Fiction & Fun > Shipping In 24hrs Promotions > School Holidays > Fiction Reads
LSN:	1-883937-30-2
Barcode:	9781883937300

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