Charlemagne spent the early part of his reign on several military campaigns to expand his kingdom. He invaded Saxony in 772 and eventually achieved its total conquest and conversion to Christianity. ... The immense territories which Charlemagne controlled became known as the Carolingian empire.
Charlemagne spent the early part of his reign on several military campaigns to expand his kingdom. He invaded Saxony in 772 and eventually achieved its total conquest and conversion to Christianity. ... The immense territories which Charlemagne controlled became known as the Carolingian empire.
