THE MIGHTY WARRIOR KINGS: From the Ashes of the Roman Empire to the New Ruling Order

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Traces the history of early Europe through the biographies of nine kings who had the courage, determination, and martial might to establish their dominance over the fragmented remnants of the Roman Empire. Begins with Charlemagne, who united large regions of current-day France, Germany, and Italy into the Holy Roman Empire, and ends with Robert the Bruce, who defended Scotland against the attempted usurpation of England. There are many famous warrior kings in the book, including Alfred the Great of Wessex, William I of Normandy, and Frederick I Barbarossa, as well as lesser-known monarchs such as Cnut the Great. Contains 23 illustrations.