How did Charlemagne create an empire that blended several different traditions?
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He used a combination of his personal charisma and intelligence, the feudal system, the Church, and war in order to create the greatest Empire since the time of the Romans. His dislike of corruption, and his power in battle all contributed to his success as Emperor.
Charlemagne himself was the key to his own success. He himself was a charismatic man, with an incredible amount of vital energy, and a desire to do well. An example of this was that he studied a lot, and made "heroic efforts" to learn to write, according to Einhard, his biographer. As we will see later on, education was a major part of Charlemagne's regime. He also was an honest and normal person, and disliked the regal trappings of his court.
Charlemagne created an empire that blended various traditions through military conquests, a feudal system of governance, strong ties to the Church, and a revival of education and culture known as the Carolingian Renaissance. His rule was marked by an effort to unify diverse peoples under his leadership, promoting both Christianity and literacy. This synthesis of Germanic customs, Roman traditions, and Christian values established a critical foundation for future European states.
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