At the same time it is true that various measures taken by Charlemagne, as the execution of 4,500 Saxons at Verden in 782 and the hard laws issued to the subjugated, were shortsighted and cruel.
Samal ajal on tõsi, et Karl Suure kasutatud erinevad meetmed, nagu 4500 saksi hukkamine Verdenis aastal 782 ja alistatutele kehtestatud karmid seadused, olid lühinägelikud ja julmad.