Discuss the Reign of Charlemagne as a Transitional Event from the Dark

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Essay

Discuss the reign of Charlemagne as a transitional event from the Dark Ages to something "less dark." Why was Charlemagne referred to as the "first Roman emperor since 476?" Is this an accurate assessment? What is meant by the Greek proverb "Have the Frank as your friend, but not as your neighbor?"

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Definitions:

Fraternal Twins

Siblings born from separate eggs fertilized by separate sperm cells, sharing 50% of their genetic material but born at the same time.

Concordance Rate

The probability that two individuals with shared genes will both display a particular trait or disorder, often used in twin studies.

Genetic Make-Up

The set of genes that an individual inherits from their parents, which determines one's characteristics and predispositions.

Postpartum Psychosis

A rare but severe mental illness that can affect a new mother following childbirth, characterized by extreme confusion, delusions, hallucinations, and, at times, risk of harm to oneself or the baby.