HIS 121 Lecture Notes - Lecture 31: Xanten, Demesne, Tunxis Community College
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Louis the pious (only legitimate son of charlemagne) Oversaw a lot of church reforms and promoted proper church behavior. Has four sons that live to the age to be part of his inheritance. Name one of his sons co-emperor to ensure the succession. Takes land from first sons to give land to his fourth son. Conflict over louis" succession leads to a lot of chaos. Main controversy after death of louis the pious. Civil war that lasts longer than 20 years between 3 surviving sons. Settle in british isles and northern france. Year by year account of what is going on in coastal areas. Accounts of raids by the vikings that come and raid, burn villages and monasteries. Very stable (987) stays on the throne until the 14th century. Not considered to be one of the more powerful lords. Choose someone that they don"t think is going to mess with them. Idea of the holy roman empire (consider themselves emperors)
