The Life of Charlemagne

<p><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)><em>The Life of Charlemagne: Vita Karoli Magni</em></strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> by Einhard (Bauer World Press)</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Vita Karoli Magni</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> or </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The Life of Charlemagne</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is an esteemed historical text composed by Einhard a learned contemporary and confidant of Emperor Charlemagne. Composed in the early 9th century this biographical account stands as a paragon of Carolingian historiography and offers profound insight into the life and deeds of one of medieval Europe's most eminent sovereigns.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Through a new translation and contextual commentary the Bauer World Press Edition of the </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Vita Karoli Magni</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> aims to be the most comprehensive rendition of the twenty-first century. It will attempt to serve not only as a translation but a contribution. It will attempt to weave a cohesive narrative around the lands peoples and key figures during the early days of the Carolingian Empire.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Many chapters have been augmented with information pertinent to the reader endeavouring to provide context for both those well-versed with and new to the chronicles of Charlemagne. Finally it will shed light on an often overlooked figure the man behind the quill - Einhard.</span></p>