1. Map Link: Disruption of the Carolingian Empire, 843-888: <http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/historical/ shepherd_1911/shepherd-c-056.jpgshepherd_1911/shepherd-c-056.jpg>

2. 888-98 Reign of Robertian Odo in W. Francia (future France) 893-922 Reign of Carolingian Charles the Simple/Straightforward in W. Francia 987 Death of Carolingian Louis V (r. 986-87). Accession of Robertian Hugh Capet (r. 987-96)

3. Hugh Capet (r. 987-96) Assuring succession Capetians (r. 987-1328)

4. 888-99 Reign of Carolingian Arnulf of Carinthia in E. Francia (future Germany) Independent spirit Attacks by Vikings and Magyars

5. Tribal/Stem Dukes of Saxony, Franconia, Lorraine, Swabia and Bavaria 899-911 Reign of Carolingian Louis the Child Map Link: Empire of Otto the Great: <http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/WestEurope/http://www.thenagain.info/WebChron/WestEurope/ OttonianEmpire.pngOttonianEmpire.png>

6. 911-18 Reign of Conrad of Franconia 919-36 Reign of Henry the Fowler of Saxony 936-73 Reign of Otto I (the Great), of Saxon/ Ottonian dynasty (Holy Roman Empire) 955 Battle of the Lechfeld

7. Charlemagne Legends: journey to Jerusalem, the Last Emperor Frankish heritage and the Crusades

8. Chanson de Roland (Song of Roland, c. 1100) Performed by jongleurs, using vielle 15th August 778 Destruction of rearguard of Charlemagne’s army incl. Count Roland of Breton March, by Basques at Roncevalles 803 Charlemagne takes Barcelona Ganelon/Guenes

9. Association with Charlemagne: Religious institutions: claiming foundation or gift of relics Dynasties: as successors of Charlemagne, e.g. Capetians, Ottonians

10. Debating Frankish identity: In France: Franks or Gauls? In Germany: Questions of diversity e.g. French Revolution (1789-99): Gauls deposing Franks? e.g. Franco-German relations in 19th century

11. R. Goscinny and A. Uderzo Astérix and ObélixAstérix et les Goths (1963) Arak, Son of Thunder (1981-85) Charlemagne: By the Sword and the Cross (2010) Christopher Lee