Einhardus Libri

A vivid life of Charlemagne, written ca A.D. 830 by a member of his court

This work contains two separate biographical accounts of Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, the man considered to be the father of Europe. One account was penned by the French, medieval biographer, Eginhard, who in 791 joined the royal court to serve as an epic poet, grammarian, mathematician, architect, and ultimately a confidante to the King. Eginhard's work is believed to be the most accurate portrayal of Charlemagne, and perhaps more importantly, as the finest biography of its time. This edition also contains the highly anecdotal "life" of Charlemagne, penned by the Monk of Saint Gall, who is now commonly believed to be Notker the Stammerer. This monk, a native-German speaker, wrote the volume at the request of Charles the Fat, great-grandson of Charlemagne. Although its accuracy has been scorned by historians, several of the monk's amusing and witty tales have been revived in modern biographies of this powerful monarch. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.

The book explores the life of Charlemagne, the first king of the Western Christian Empire, highlighting his role in unifying Christian Europe and reforming the Church in Gaul. It features accounts from his biographer Einhard, known for his accuracy, and Notker the Stammerer, whose tales add a monastic perspective but are deemed less reliable. This edition is based on their early lives of Charlemagne, translated by Arthur James Grant, and includes illustrations of Charlemagne's life and achievements from various artistic interpretations over the centuries.

Einhard's historical account provides a comprehensive overview of the reign of Charlemagne, covering key political, military, and cultural events from 741 to 814. Divided into three parts, it details significant developments during Charlemagne's rule, making it an essential resource for historians studying early medieval history. This antiquarian reprint aims to preserve the original work's cultural significance, despite potential imperfections from its historical context.

This comprehensive e-book compiles six foundational texts in military strategy, offering a rich resource for military theorists. It features Machiavelli's insights in The Prince, Sun Tzu's principles in The Art of War, Ardant du Picq's Battle Studies, Einhard's biography of Charlemagne, Julius Caesar's accounts in The Gallic Wars, and Clausewitz's On War. Each work contributes to an understanding of tactical wisdom and historical context, making it an invaluable collection for those studying military science.

Základ knihy tvoří překlad Einhardova Životopisu Karla Velikého. Ten je opatřen úvodem a doplňujícími kapitolami věnovaným christianizaci germánských národů. Souběžný latinský a český text díla Vita Caroli Magni.

Der Nachdruck des Originals von 1912 bietet eine authentische Rückkehr zu den literarischen Wurzeln des frühen 20. Jahrhunderts. Leser können sich auf eine sorgfältige Wiederherstellung des Textes freuen, die den historischen Kontext und die kulturellen Einflüsse der damaligen Zeit widerspiegelt. Die Veröffentlichung ermöglicht es, die Gedanken und Schreibweisen der Autoren dieser Epoche zu erleben und deren Einfluss auf die moderne Literatur zu verstehen. Ideal für Liebhaber klassischer Literatur und Historiker, die ein Interesse an dieser faszinierenden Zeit haben.