Charlemagne: A Short Biography with Student Activities

Famous People for School Students

Charlemagne (c.747–814) NEW

Charles the Hammer was the father of Pepin the Short who was the father of Charlemagne who married Desiderata, Hildegard, Fastrada and Luitgard, and whose offspring included Pepin the Hunchback. Apart from family matters, Charlemagne created an empire that included much of modern Europe and Eastern Europe, thus founding the Holy Roman Empire. He was strong in promoting education, learning and the arts … but not for the Saxons! He was nasty towards the Saxons. Quite, quite nasty!!!

This digital publication is supplied in interactive PDF format with a school site licence to reproduce for hard copy use and electronic use on all devices. The purchase of one copy allows its use in the whole school forever! This is a new edition of Charlemagne. All previous editions are out of print.

• Read on an electronic book reader
• Computer, iPad, Kindle, iPhone
• Print to read in hard copy
• Make class sets (No restrictions!)
• School site licence

Activities book (40 pages). School site licence. These resources can be used by teachers to encourage students to read widely and be inspired by the deeds of others.

• Reading and Comprehension Test
• Language Conventions Test
• Time Trial
• Crossword
• Interview
• Research activity
• Answers