Obtaining Power in the Middle Ages

Wars, violence, mayhem, poverty, superstition and gloom are all characteristics of medieval times. A time when loyalty to a King was as thin as a fine piece of string which could be broken at a blink of an eye. A time when there was no national unity among countries, but instead localized communities. But despite this, some kingdoms did prosper during this mysterious time between ancient Rome and the 1500s, as well as Christianity. By describing the life of Charlemagne, Einhard reveals the way in which many medieval Kings exercised their power and claimed their right to authority through warfare, and religious beliefs.
In order to secure the loyalty of his aristocratic citizens and extend his power over the land, Charlemagne conquered many nations and by his example shows how medieval kings exercised their authority. …