An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

Einhard

2 books referenced

Books by Einhard

Life of Charlemagne

Referenced in 3 episodes

534. Emperors of Rome: Sex Secrets of the Caesars (Part 1)

January 27, 2025

Context:

Referenced when discussing Suetonius's influence: 'Einhard, the great biographer of Charlemagne, is very influenced by Suetonius and models his biography of Charlemagne on that of Augustus.'

524. Charlemagne: Pagan Killer (Part 2)

December 23, 2024

Context:

Referenced multiple times as the source for descriptions of Charlemagne's character traits, physical descriptions, and accounts of events like the Avar treasure. Einhard is described as 'this very short scholar who wrote a biography of Charlemagne.'

523. Charlemagne: Return of the Kings (Part 1)

December 19, 2024

Context:

The episode opens with a reading from this primary source biography written by the Frankish scholar and courtier shortly after Charlemagne's death, describing the Merovingian kings

Life of Charlemagne (Vita Karoli Magni)

Referenced in 1 episode

525. Charlemagne: Emperor of the West (Part 3)

December 25, 2024

Context:

Referenced multiple times as a primary source for Charlemagne's biography. Einhard is described as 'the biographer of Charlemagne' and his account of the coronation and physical description of Charlemagne are quoted and discussed.