College of the Canyons Justinian and Charlemagne Research Paper Some historians argue that Justinian to Charlemagne are the “bookends” of the Dark Ages, in

College of the Canyons Justinian and Charlemagne Research Paper Some historians argue that Justinian to Charlemagne are the “bookends” of the Dark Ages, in that after Justinian, all declined, and Charlemagne brought what your book refers to as the Carolingian Renaissance. What specific accomplishments of each ruler support that claim; what would you argue refutes it? Was everything “Dark” in this period? Your response should be 1-2 pages, appropriately annotated/cited, reference appropriate documents, and support your ideas.