The book The History of Charlemagne, volume 1 was written by author George Payne Rainsford James Here you can read free online of The History of Charlemagne, volume 1 book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The History of Charlemagne, volume 1 a good or bad book?
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t There is something sttiking in the manner in Dvhich the barharoua Saxon poet desoribes the rapidity of the monarch's moTementSj— <* Jttwit, St at rehit relox, sic inds recessit.'* ,y Google 174 HISTORY OF CHARLEMAGNE.
The garrison of Sigisburg had already repulsed the Saxon force which had attacked it ; and the presence of Charlemagne himself, who, before the Saxons were fully aware that he had quitted Italy, was sweeping the whole country, from the Rhine to the Lippe, with the rapidity of the wind, spre^ terror and consternation through the land.
Once more subdued^* the Saxons met him in great numbers, on the banks of the Lippe, supplicating peace and pardoii ; and again offering hostages, they declared their resolution of embracing the Christian faith. Charlemagne, with unwearied clemency, in- stantly acceded to their demand; but, determined to take greater measures of security, h^ added sev- eral fortresses to those he had before built, and em- ployed his troops in again restoring the oiten-de- molished castle of Eresburg.
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