Describes the dynasty of Frankish kings who ruled medieval Western Europe from the 7th through the 10th centuries.

Features content and purchasing details for a book by Pierre Riche profiling the rise, fall, and revival of the Carolingian Empire.

Peruse History Guide's lecture on the Carolingians and on the main characters of the medieval civilization.

Describes how the Frankish ruler's attempt to re-capture lands lost to the Muslims was thwarted by an ambush in the Pyrenees Mountains.

Map of Europe dated at approximately 840 depicts the division of Charlemagne's kingdom after his death.

Profiles the history and culture of France from the late 8th to the late 15th centuries focusing on the Carolingian dynasty.

Examine edicts of the Carolingian dynasty regarding regulations of currency and economy between CE750-817.

Medieval Sourcebook provides a letter to Charles Martel, a chronicle of the Battle of Tours, and the Annals of Lorsch from the early 8th century.

Examines the 732 battle between the French and the Muslims that marked the northern-most thrust of the Arab's European invasion.

Avalon Project provides a copy of the treat signed between Louis II and Charles the Bald regarding the equitable division of Lothar is 870 CE.