Charlemagne And His Empire

Duration: 14 min

Genre: Educational

Year Published: 1961

Creator: Coronet Instructional Films

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: sound

Credits: George L. Mosse

Description: Shows Charlemagne's conquests, his close ties with the Roman Church, his system of government, and his contributions to life in the middle ages., Portrays the influence of Charlemagne on European civilization during the early Middle Ages. Re-enacts his defeat of the Lombards which insured the safety of the Christian Church. Shows how he unified his kingdom under the Church and developed a centralized form of government, established schools, and saved Rome and returned Pope Leo III to power. Historic locations and artifacts including an early Christian Bible, jeweled crosses, and coins are pictured.

Complete Record: Charlemagne And His Empire. Coronet Instructional Films. 14 Min., Sd., B&W, 16 Mm. © Coronet Instructional Films, A Division Of Esquire, Inc.; 22may61; Mp11573.

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)


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