Module #1 Introduction to the Frankish Empire Overview of the Frankish Empire, its history, and significance
Module #2 The Rise of the Franks Origins of the Frankish people, their migrations, and early kingdom
Module #3 Clovis and the Early Merovingian Kings Life and reign of Clovis, conversion to Christianity, and early Merovingian dynasty
Module #4 Frankish Society:Kinship and Family Importance of kinship, family structures, and womens roles in Frankish society
Module #5 The Frankish Aristocracy Role of nobles, their power and influence, and relationships with the monarchy
Module #6 The Church in the Frankish Empire Christianity in the Frankish Empire, role of bishops and monasteries, and relations with the papacy
Module #7 The Carolingian Renaissance Cultural and intellectual revival under Charlemagne, impact on education and art
Module #8 Charlemagnes Reforms Administrative, military, and economic reforms implemented by Charlemagne
Module #9 The Frankish Economy Agriculture, trade, and commerce in the Frankish Empire, including the development of feudalism
Module #10 Urbanization and Town Life Growth and character of towns, trade, and commerce in the Frankish Empire
Module #11 The Frankish Military Organization, tactics, and technology of the Frankish military, including the development of heavy cavalry
Module #12 Art and Architecture of the Frankish Empire Characteristics and examples of Frankish art and architecture, including Carolingian and Ottonian styles
Module #13 Literature and Learning Literary and intellectual achievements of the Frankish Empire, including the works of Alcuin and Einhard
Module #14 Frankish Law and Justice Development of law and legal systems in the Frankish Empire, including the use of written law codes
Module #15 Slavery and Serfdom Institutions of slavery and serfdom in the Frankish Empire, including their economic and social implications
Module #16 The Frankish Empire and its Neighbors Relations with neighboring states and peoples, including the Vikings, Saxons, and Byzantine Empire
Module #17 The Decline of the Frankish Empire Causes and consequences of the decline of the Frankish Empire, including external pressures and internal weaknesses
Module #18 The Legacy of the Frankish Empire Lasting impact of the Frankish Empire on Western Europe, including its cultural, political, and economic heritage
Module #19 The Frankish Empire and the Emergence of Feudalism Development of feudalism in the Frankish Empire, including the role of vassalage and fiefs
Module #20 Women in Frankish Society Roles and experiences of women in the Frankish Empire, including queens, noblewomen, and peasants
Module #21 The Frankish Empire and the Mediterranean World Trade, cultural exchange, and conflict with the Mediterranean world, including the Islamic world and Byzantium
Module #22 The Frankish Empire and the North Relations with the Viking world, including trade, raids, and settlements
Module #23 The Frankish Empire and the East Trade, cultural exchange, and conflict with the Slavic and Eastern European world
Module #24 The Frankish Empire and the Papacy Relationships between the Frankish Empire and the papacy, including conflicts and alliances
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Society and Culture of the Frankish Empire career
