What were the key steps undertaken by Charlemagne to secure his empire's political AND cultural importance. Consider, for example, the expansion of his empire and its administrative structure, Charlemagne's relationship with the Christian Church, and the impact of the intellectual renaissance on the empire. Give at least four examples.
Take care to construct a response with an introduction, development and conclusion, in your own words. Avoid mere copying from any other source, including course Powerpoints. Any citations or direct paraphrases must be scrupulously referenced (with name of author, title, date and location of publication, including the URL if appropriate). Do NOT use Wikipedia or Encyclopedias as sources
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