Throughout the Middle Ages conquering with violence was all too common. Whenever there was a change in power it was also common for the new ruler to impose his views, typically by force, on his citizens. One may say that this practice is morally wrong. However, during these times it was business as usual. There was no difference when Charlemagne became the ruler of the Franks. Charlemagne inspired to spread Christianity and unite Western Europe and the Germanic people. Charlemagne used tactics, which by today’s standards people would consider unethical, to accomplish his ideas. There were multiple benefits that came from uniting Western Europe and forcing the conversion of Christianity amongst the populace.
Charlemagne’s rule was full of wars. Any opposition to Charlemagne’s empire was dealt with swiftly and violently. The most notable instance was the persecution of over 4,000 Saxons who revolted against Charlemagne’s rule. The survivors of this event were forced to convert to Christianity. When there is a united nation that share common believes, there is an elimination of multiple factors that could lead to an internal conflict. Due to the mindset of the people of this time period, I
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Islam, like Christianity was often spread with the use of force. The rise of Islam in the Arabian region began expanding towards Western Europe at a very rapid pace. The expansion of Islam was scarcely halted just before Charlemagne’s rule began. Had Charlemagne not been so passionate about his beliefs, and imposed those beliefs upon his empire, it is highly likely that Islam would have continued its domination into Western Europe. The survival of Christianity, why important, is only a portion of the good that came from Charlemagne’s rule. The stability of an area with a size that challenges that of the ancient Roman Empire is another notable effect of Charlemagne’s