Charlemagne And The Foundations Of Christian Civilization

Many modern historians dismiss the work of great men. Real history, they claim, arises from the everyday experiences of the common people. Certainly, the everyday lives of people are important. However, this theory of history overlooks the fact that a few great people have influenced history far beyond that of millions of the common people. One of those great men – perhaps the greatest of the great men – is Charlemagne. Charlemagne was far more than a fantastically successful military leader in the mold of Alexander the Great or Julius Caesar. Charlemagne picked up the political pieces of the ancient Roman Empire, welding them into a new empire that would last for a thousand years. In so doing, he also protected the Church. In October of 1972, Professor Plinio Correa de Olivera spoke of Charlemagne and his role in history. Today, The Return to Order Moment brings you that talk.