HIST 0101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Scandinavia, Bayeux Tapestry, Harold Godwinson
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The franks become the first barbarians to assimilate. Largest empire since the roman empire and becomes known as the holy roman. Converted to christianity to gain allies and support. Gets strong partnership with the roman catholic church. Used different rituals to determine innocence or guilt. If it heals well, you are innocent. In exchange for the blessing of the church. When he dies, the empire becomes divided and weak. He tried to break tradition and pass on the entire kingdom to his eldest son lothar, but it started fighting among his younger sons. The frank empire is divided among louis the pious"s sons. Lothar got the area of holland to northern italy. Also known as the norsemen and were from scandanavia. Had longboats so they weren"t limited to vast oceans. They could travel into the mainlands they were invading through the rivers. Led to the downfall of the franks.