It has been said that Charlemagne was a man of great energy and learning, a strong patron of the arts, and a sincere admirer of classical culture. Which of the following do later generations owe to Charlemagne's patronage?
a. the restoration of the classical sculptural tradition
b. the copying of important Early Christian texts
c. the restoration of the Late Imperial Roman Empire
d. the copying of important classical texts
Ans: d. the copying of important classical texts
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