Charlemagne (747-814) is one of the most important characters in world history, no less significant than Alexander the Great, Elizabeth Tudor, Ivan the Terrible or Napoleon Bonaparte. A master of military affairs who personally commanded troops in many battles, Charles was at the same time a deeply religious man and recognized the authority of the Church all his life. Military glory, which was the goal for most medieval rulers, was for him a means. He saw his mission in creating an empire similar to Rome, but not a pagan, but a Christian empire. The versatility of his interests is incredible: education, agriculture, construction... He even personally collects folk songs. But is it possible for a warrior not to kill? And Karl elevates culture, builds a great state, but along the way he has to fight, fight and fight, and also unravel the tangles of political intrigue, risk his life, put everything he has achieved on the line for the sake of victory in the next round of “big politics.”