<p>In "The Life of Charlemagne (Charles the Great)," Thomas Hodgkin intricately weaves a narrative that not only chronicles the life and achievements of one of history's most significant figures but also contextualizes the socio-political landscape of medieval Europe. Hodgkin employs a meticulous historical style characterized by rigorous scholarship intertwined with vivid storytelling, allowing readers to engage deeply with Charlemagne'Äôs trans...