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Carolingian Empire (800–888) is a historiographical term for the realm of the Franks under the Carolingian dynasty in the Early Middle Ages. This dynasty is seen as the predecessor of modern day France, Austria and Germany. Its beginning date is based on the crowning of Charlemagne, or Charles the Great, and ends with the death of his descendant Charles the Fat. This Empire can be seen as the later history of the Frankish Realm or the early history of France and of the Holy Roman Empire.

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  • Dorestad Brooch AvL

    The Dorestad Brooch, Carolingian-style cloisonné jewelry from c. 800. Found in the Netherlands, 1969.

  • Droysens-21a

    Detailed map of the Carolingian Empire at its greatest extension (814) and subsequent partition of 843 (Treaty of Verdun).

  • Ludwigslied Manuscript Valenciennes p. 1+2

    Copy of the Ludwigslied, an epic poem celebrating the victory of Louis III of West Francia over the Vikings

  • Carolingian Empire 481 - 814

    Carolingian Empire superimposed over contemporary European national boundaries

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