Son of Charlemagne: A Contemporary Life of Louis the Pious

""Son of Charlemagne: A Contemporary Life of Louis the Pious"" is a historical biography written by Astronomus. The book tells the story of Louis the Pious, the son of Charlemagne, who became the king of the Franks and later the Holy Roman Emperor. The book covers Louis' life from his birth in 778 to his death in 840, and explores his reign as king and emperor, his relationships with his family and advisors, and his struggles to maintain unity within his empire. The author draws on contemporary sources to provide a vivid and detailed portrait of Louis and the times in which he lived. This book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in medieval history, the Holy Roman Empire, or the reign of Charlemagne and his descendants.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.