Carlovingian
Americanadjective
adjective
Example Sentences
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Many like examples may be cited from the early history of the Germans, especially from that of the Merovingian and the Carlovingian dynasties.
From An Introduction to the History of Japan by Hara, Katsuro
When the first priest passed in front of that altar France was still under the Carlovingian dynasty—under Charles the Fat, perhaps; and William of Normandy would not conquer England for two hundred years.
From The Car That Went Abroad Motoring Through the Golden Age by Paine, Albert Bigelow
In these words he deposed the Merovingian and recognised the Carlovingian dynasty, and the nobles of the Franks assembled in diet accepted his judgment.
From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.
The Papacy needed the support of a strong secular power, and when the Carlovingian Empire dissolved, it had nothing to rest on, neither genius nor military force, and fell into deep degradation.
From A Short History of Italy (476-1900) by Sedgwick, Henry Dwight
So the Cardinal and the Duke, proclaiming themselves the heirs of the deposed Carlovingian kings, behaved very insolently to Catherine de' Medici, their niece's mother-in-law.
From The Works of Honor? de Balzac About Catherine de' Medici, Seraphita and Other Stories by Balzac, Honor? de
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