{"title":"Johannes Fried","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Johannes Fried, a renowned historian and author celebrated for his deep dives into medieval history. Fried's writing seamlessly blends meticulous research with engaging narrative, making intricate historical topics accessible and interesting for readers of all levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the highlights of this collection is \u003cem\u003eCharlemagne\u003c\/em\u003e, a captivating biography that explores the life and legacy of one of Europe's most influential figures. With his scholarly yet approachable style, Fried paints a vivid portrait of Charlemagne, delving into the complexities of his reign and the lasting impact on European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history enthusiast or a newcomer to the subject, Johannes Fried's works offer a thought-provoking and comprehensive exploration of historical biographies. Enjoy immersing yourself in these detailed and insightful accounts that bring the past to life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"charlemagne-by-johannes-fried-9780674737396","title":"Charlemagne","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Charlemagne died in 814 CE, he left behind a dominion and a legacy unlike anything seen in Western Europe since the fall of Rome. Distinguished historian and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Middle Ages\u003c\/i\u003e, Johannes Fried, presents a new biographical study of the legendary Frankish king and emperor, illuminating the life and reign of a ruler who shaped Europe's destiny in ways few figures, before or since, have equalled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLiving in an age of faith, Charlemagne was above all a Christian king, Fried says. He made his court in Aix-la-Chapelle the centre of a religious and intellectual renaissance, enlisting the Anglo-Saxon scholar Alcuin of York to be his personal tutor, and insisting that monks be literate and versed in rhetoric and logic. He erected a magnificent cathedral in his capital, decorating it lavishly while also dutifully attending Mass every morning and evening. And to an extent greater than any ruler before him, Charlemagne enhanced the papacy's influence, becoming the first king to enact the legal principle that the pope was beyond the reach of temporal justice—a decision with fateful consequences for European politics for centuries afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough devout, Charlemagne was not saintly. He was a warrior-king, intimately familiar with violence and bloodshed. He enjoyed worldly pleasures, including physical love. Though there are aspects of his personality we can never know with certainty, Fried paints a compelling portrait of a ruler, a time, and a kingdom that deepens our understanding of the man often called \u003ci\u003ethe father of Europe\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46855743242476,"sku":"9780674737396","price":80.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780674737396.jpg?v=1759275704"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/johannes-fried.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}