The Battle of Pavia, 774 A.D. Charlemagne's Ascedence, Holy Roman Empire Rebirthed, Papacy Asserts Political Power

The fall of the Lombard monarchy shattered Rome’s fiercest adversary, obliterating the looming specter that had stalked papal authority for years. With its collapse, the foundation for an empire — destined to claim the mantle of Rome itself — was set in motion. Pavia. 773 - 774 A.D. Charlemagne's Forces: Unknown Lombard Forces: Unknown Additional Reading and Research: Thorpe Translation: Einhard. Two Lives of Charlemagne.Durant, Will. The Age of Faith.Lamb, Harold. Charlemagne.Winston, Rich...