HIEU 241 Chapter 9: HIEU 241 The Making of the West Ch 9 Notes
4 Dec 2017
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Carolingian dynasty: charles martel- mayor 714-741. Named the dynasty- latin for charles: allied themselves with the roman papacy. Gave christian aura: 756- donation of pippin- peace accord between the lombards and pope, charlemagne (r768-814) Dreamed of an empire that would unite the martial and learned traditions of. Roman and germanic worlds with a legacy of christianity. Conquered many lands- no power seen since roman empire. Missi dominici- those sent out by the lord kind: oversaw regional governors. Adopted benedictine rule as the monastic standard in the eu. Rst wife dies, marries second wife, they have a child, the other children revolt. Treaty of verdun (843: after louis died in 840, divided the empire among 3 remaining sons (pippin died, economy based on war pro ts, trade, and agriculture. Friday, december 1, 2017: manors- estates owned by aristocrats, three eld system- farming 2/3 of the land- allows 1/3 to restore fertility.
