The Rise of the Holy Roman Empire in 4 Maps (Image Gallery) p. 3

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by Simeon Netchev
published on 22 February 2024

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Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire c. 814

by Simeon Netchev
published on 09 September 2022

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Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire c. 814 — View Full-Size Image

A map illustrating the rise and expansion by conquest of the Frankish Carolingian ("descendants of Charles") dynasty during the rule of the son of Peppin the Short and grandson of Charles Martel, Charlemagne (768 - 814 CE). Under Charlemagne (also called Charles the Great), the empire covered part of Spain, virtually all present-day France, Germany to the River Elbe, and much of Italy. This vast territory was governed by a complex administrative system in which both lay and ecclesiastical officials played a crucial role.

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