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Are you referring to the Holy Roman Empire ruled by Charlemagne? They weren't strictly the same as the Roman Empire. There's a decent explanation on reddit on t
by vickyks 8y ago
Are you referring to the Holy Roman Empire ruled by Charlemagne? They weren't strictly the same as the Roman Empire. There's a decent explanation on reddit on the differences. https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/124kmx/whats_the_difference_between_the_roman_empire_and/ https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/124kmx/whats...
- dragonwriter 8y ago> Are you referring to the Holy Roman Empire ruled by Charlemagne? No, that didn't exist in 555; he's talking about the “Eastern Roman”/“Byzantine” Empire.
- marblar 8y agoIt was neither holy, nor Roman, nor an empire! (By the end, at least)