HIST 1300 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Merovingian Dynasty, Capitulary, Merovech
9 Mar 2017
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Culture, history of colonization, w. europe/e. europe, european union, Community: military alliances; history of rivalry; common enemies; economy; religion - divisive/unifying; nationalism - pride in country -> superiority, isolationism. First king of franks to unite all frankish tribes under one rule. Property is split among heirs, diffused rather than lumped together. Recognizes pope"s temporal control of the land. Donation of the constantine (forgery, mid 8th c. ) Shows that the emperor serves the pope. Emperor merely takes care of the land . First time this word is really used is in the context of charlemagne. In theory, was supposed to be enforced equally across rome messengers of the lord - sent to enforce the. Implies charlemagne saw a possibility that this territory could be governed as one unit. Built there bc hot springs (became arthritic at the time) Incorporated from islam architecture (great mosque, cordoba) Had 4 sons, 3 dies before charlemagne does.
