franks and the temporary revival of empire Flashcards
when did franks from with a group identity
later than germanic people
franks leader
clovis
why did the franks rise
religion
he converted polytheistic to christianity (Arian christianity)
-but in Byznatine, Arian was condemned
what did clovis convert to
roman christianity
- -strengthened support and
- -got the support of the church
after clovis died who took over
aristocratic clan of Carolingians
founder of the Carolingians
Charles Martel
- Charles the Hammer
- military prowress
Frankish realm’s high point was under
Charlemagne “charles the great”
Charles cartel’s grandson
he
kept diplomatic relations with
byzantine and abbasid caliphate
charlemagne’s capital
aachen
charlemagne’s government
he had to constantly travel places to keep authority because there wasn’t enough money to finance a bureaucracy that could administer
-relied on aristocratic deputies (counts) for local power
problem with counts
sometimes they implemented policies contrary to the central government
-co charlemagn implemented the missi dominici
the missi dominici
-imperial officials implemented by charlemagne to travel each year to the local counts to check that they are on track
” the envoys of the local ruler
why didn’t charlemagn call himself emperor until 800
that would challenge the byzantine emperors
when was charlemagne crowned emperor
year 800 on christmas day religious service conducted by
Leo III
he was crowned emperor
