History
Charlemagne the Father
“He was so concerned for the education of his sons and daughters that he never dined without them when at home, and he never journeyed without them.” […]
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History
The Sadness of an Impotent King
“The king’s sole remaining function was to sit back on his throne with flowing hair, his beard uncut, satisfied with the name of king and the appearance of ruling.” […]