Chapter 9 Outline
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World History [1]
Chapter 9: Christian Europe Emerges, 600-1200 -Charles (towered over 6 ft 3, being taller than the average man in his time) -Crowned king in mid-20?s in 768 -Waged war on Muslim invaders from Spain, Avar, Hungary, and a # of German princes -Pope Leo III placed a new crown on Charles head. - Charlemagne- (from Latin Carolus Magnus, ?Charles the Great?) -First in Western Europe to bear the title emperor in over 300 years -German custom and Christian piety transformed the Roman heritage to create a new civilization -Irish monks preaching in Latin become important intellectual influences in parts of Europe -Greek & Roman philosophy faded, urban life continued in decline of Roman Empire -Medieval- literally middle age