. Zigzag journeys in northwest lands. The Rhine to the Arctic . eat idol called the Irman-saul. They were opposed to Charlemagne, and constantly threatened hisfrontiers Charlemagne invaded their country, overthrew the great image, and aftermany struggles reduced the people to submission. In accordance with the rudecustoms of the time, he compelled them to accept Christianity and receive bap-tism. He is said to have baptized the prisoners of war with his own hand. Hedivided Saxony into eight bishoprics, and supported the bishops with guards ofsoldiers. We should look upon such missionary work a
. Zigzag journeys in northwest lands. The Rhine to the Arctic . eat idol called the Irman-saul. They were opposed to Charlemagne, and constantly threatened hisfrontiers Charlemagne invaded their country, overthrew the great image, and aftermany struggles reduced the people to submission. In accordance with the rudecustoms of the time, he compelled them to accept Christianity and receive bap-tism. He is said to have baptized the prisoners of war with his own hand. Hedivided Saxony into eight bishoprics, and supported the bishops with guards ofsoldiers. We should look upon such missionary work as this as very question-able to-day, although enlightened nations of this age have sometimes adopted apolicy in dealing with other countries that is as open to criticism and censure. The Pope of Rome became involved in troubles with the Lombards. Heappealed for help to the victorious King of the Franks, the recognized cham-pion of the Church. Charlemagne crossed the Alps, conquered Lombardy, andcrowned himself with the iron crown of the ancient Lombard CHARLEMAGNE IN THE SCHOOL OF THE PALACE. COLOGNE. J99 He then repaired to Rome and entered the city in triumph. As he came toSt. Peters he stooped to kiss the steps in memory of the illustrious men thathad trodden it before him. The Pope there received him in great ceremony,and the choir chanted, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord. He now became the most powerful monarch in the world. He gained greatvictories over the Moors in Spain, and it was in one of the mountain passesthere that the chivalrous young Roland, of heroic song, perished. His landsstretched from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean. In the year 800 he went to Rome. It was Christmas Day. He entered thebasilica of St. Peters to attend Mass. He approached the altar, and bowed topray. The Pope secretly uplifted the crown of the world and placed it upon hishead. The people shouted, Long live C/iarles Augustus, croivned of God, Emperorof the Romans
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