Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Introduction 1
4. I The Highpoint of his Reign 7
5. II From the Fall of the Roman Empire in the West to Charlemagne's Accession to Power in 768 19
6. III Charlemagne's Youth and the First Years of his Reign 41
7. IV The Expansion of the Frankish Kingdom in the East 59
8. V Charlemagne, the Papacy, and the Byzantine Emperor 81
9. VI Ruling the Empire 99
10. VII Charlemagne's Family and the Arrangement of his Succession 121
11. VIII Epilogue. Hero and Saint 135
12. Chronology 151
13. Suggestions for Further Reading 155
14. Index 167