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""History of Charles the Great and Orlando: An Old Source of Charlemagne Romance"" by Henry Morley is a historical account of the reign of Charlemagne, the King of the Franks, and his legendary knight, Orlando. The book explores the historical events and characters that inspired the popular medieval romances featuring Charlemagne and Orlando, including the epic poem ""The Song of Roland."" Morley delves into the political and military achievements of Charlemagne, his relationships with the Pope and other European rulers, and the cultural and religious developments of his era. He also examines the mythological and legendary elements that have been added to the historical record over time, including the supernatural powers attributed to Orlando and other knights. This book provides a comprehensive and engaging look at the historical and literary legacy of Charlemagne and Orlando, and their enduring impact on Western culture.THIS 50 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Mediaeval Tales, by Henry Morley. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766101622.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.