AboutMarc Kamin Expertise I'll be glad to answer any question related to Medieval Europe, the Byzantine Empire, and the rise of Islam and Christianity during the period 300-1500.
Experience I've studies history for nearly 20 years. I'm currently also volunteering in the US and European history catergories.
Question In my craft class for college we were given the task to select a subject (historically based) and find the debate in the field about that subject. Since I was young I have always wanted to learn about Charles The Great (Charlemagne). I have found a few debates but I am looking for the home run. Must be able to find plenty of primary sources. Secondary sources on Charlemagne are plentiful but primary sources must feed into the debate aspect of the project. Please help or I will have to find another subject but I would really like to stick with this one.
Answer Hi Eric,
I'll be glad to help with your question.
The good news about Charlemagne is that he had a contemporary biographer, Einhard, who wrote THE LIFE OF CHARLEMAGNE. So, that is the best primary source available for anyone interested in Charlemagne.
The full text of Einhard's work is available online at:
