The book "The Life of Charlemagne" by the famous British historian Thomas Godkin is an important source of knowledge about the Carolingian era. The author examines in detail the life and reign of the great Frankish ruler Charlemagne, who formed the basis of the formation of medieval Western European civilization. The book offers the reader not only an introduction to the life and actions of Charlemagne, but also contributes to a deep understanding of the political, social and cultural aspects of the era in which he ruled. "The Life of Charlemagne" is a must-read for anyone interested in medieval history and the establishment of the primary fundamental values of the Western European world.