Module #1 Introduction to the Frankish Empire Overview of the Frankish Empire, its rise to power, and significance in European history
Module #2 The Early Campaigns of Clovis I Military campaigns of Clovis I, including the Battle of Tolbiac and the conquest of Gaul
Module #3 The Consolidation of Power under Theuderic I Theuderic Is military campaigns and administrative reforms, solidifying Frankish dominance in Western Europe
Module #4 The Conquest of Burgundy and Austrasia Frankish expansion into Burgundy and Austrasia, including the Battle of Vouillé and the fall of Burgundy
Module #5 The Campaigns of Childebert I and Chlothar I Military campaigns and power struggles between Childebert I and Chlothar I, including the conquest of Visigothic Spain
Module #6 The Rise of Charlemagne Early life and military campaigns of Charlemagne, including the Saxon Wars and the conquest of Lombardy
Module #7 The Saxon Wars and Germanic Conquests Charlemagnes military campaigns against the Saxons, including the Battle of Eresburg and the Massacre of Verden
Module #8 The Conquest of Lombardy and Italy Charlemagnes military campaigns in Italy, including the Siege of Pavia and the incorporation of Lombardy into the Frankish Empire
Module #9 The Spanish Campaigns and the Battle of Roncesvalles Charlemagnes military campaigns in Spain, including the Battle of Roncesvalles and the defeat of the Basques
Module #10 The Avar Wars and the Eastern Frontier Charlemagnes military campaigns against the Avars, including the Siege of the Ring of the Avars and the incorporation of Eastern Europe into the Frankish Empire
Module #11 The Viking Wars and the Defense of Francia Frankish military responses to Viking raids and invasions, including the defense of Paris and the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte
Module #12 The Carolingian Renaissance and Military Reform The impact of the Carolingian Renaissance on Frankish military organization, strategy, and tactics
Module #13 The Military Campaigns of Louis the Pious Military campaigns and power struggles during the reign of Louis the Pious, including the War of the Three Brothers
Module #14 The Fragmentation of the Empire and the Rise of Feudalism The decline of the Carolingian Empire and the rise of feudalism, including the Treaty of Verdun and the Treaty of Prüm
Module #15 The Military Campaigns of Charles the Bald Military campaigns and power struggles during the reign of Charles the Bald, including the Viking Wars and the Battle of Fontenoy
Module #16 The Military Campaigns of Odo of France Military campaigns and power struggles during the reign of Odo of France, including the Viking Wars and the Battle of Chartres
Module #17 The Military Campaigns of the Ottonian Dynasty Military campaigns and power struggles during the reign of the Ottonian dynasty, including the Battle of Lechfeld and the incorporation of Italy into the Holy Roman Empire
Module #18 The Legacy of the Frankish Military Campaigns The impact of the Frankish military campaigns on European history, including the development of feudalism and the rise of nation-states
Module #19 The Frankish Military System Organization, tactics, and technology of the Frankish military, including the development of heavy cavalry and the use of fortifications
Module #20 The Role of the Church in Frankish Military Campaigns The relationship between the Catholic Church and the Frankish military, including the use of forced conversions and the role of clergy in military campaigns
Module #21 The Impact of Frankish Military Campaigns on European Society The social, economic, and cultural impacts of the Frankish military campaigns, including the development of trade and the growth of urban centers
Module #22 The Art of War in the Frankish Era Theories of warfare and military strategy during the Frankish era, including the works of Vegetius and the development of chivalry
Module #23 The Archaeology of Frankish Military Sites Excavations and research on Frankish military sites, including fortifications, battlefields, and military artifacts
Module #24 The Historiography of Frankish Military Campaigns The recording and interpretation of Frankish military history, including the works of Einhard, Nithard, and other medieval historians
Module #25 Comparative Analysis of Frankish and Contemporary Military Campaigns Comparison of Frankish military campaigns with those of other medieval empires, including the Byzantine Empire and the Islamic Caliphate
Module #26 The Relevance of Frankish Military Campaigns to Modern Warfare The applicability of Frankish military strategies and tactics to modern warfare, including the importance of logistics, intelligence, and adaptability
Module #27 The Frankish Military in Popular Culture The depiction of the Frankish military in literature, art, and film, including the works of Walter Scott and the film King Arthur
Module #28 The Preservation and Commemoration of Frankish Military Heritage Efforts to preserve and commemorate Frankish military heritage, including museums, historical reenactments, and monuments
Module #29 The Ethics of Frankish Military Campaigns Moral and ethical considerations of the Frankish military campaigns, including the use of violence, the treatment of non-combatants, and the justification of war
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Military Campaigns of the Frankish Empire career
