Cunynghame, Henry H (Henry Hardinge), Sir, 1848-1935 · London : Methuen · leaf 92
the imperialpower declined, the soldiers were withdrawn, andthe country lapsed into barbarism. It was a time ofdisorder and chaos. The idea of a state hardlyexisted. Here and there powerful warriors suc-ceeded in becoming chiefs at the head of bands ofsoldiers, and the peasants and traders were… … THE CROWN OF CHARLEMAGNE MEDIAEVAL ENAMELS in the promotion of civilization. As the publicsecurity became greater, especially in the reign ofCharlemagne, learning and wealth began to advance,and at length a desire arose for some form of art.In this chapter it will be our object to study theresults…
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