SON OF CHARLEMAGNE

by Barbara Willard ‧ RELEASE DATE: Sept. 17, 1959

The emergence of Europe from the ""dark ages"" was due largely to the efforts of the Frankish King, Charlemagne. This was largely effected by his brilliant scheme of dividing the continent into various kingdoms under the rule of his sons and by his profound wish to unify Europe under the rule of the Catholic Pope. The intrigue and anguish that accompanied his successful plan, his betrayal by one son, and the dedicated loyalty of his other children, make up the fabric of this revealing historical story. The book does not succeed in creating too convincing a picture of multidimensional characters, but it does expose a vital period of Western history which, to a degree, takes momentum from the subjective approach of the prose. Fifteen line-cut chapter heads by Emil Weiss.

Pub Date: Sept. 17, 1959

ISBN: 1883937302

Page Count: -

Publisher: Doubleday-Clarion

Review Posted Online: N/A

Kirkus Reviews Issue: Sept. 1, 1959

Categories: FICTION