Conflicts & Resolutions · Revolt
Field of Lies
The Field of Lies was the place near Colmar where, in 833 CE, the army of Emperor Louis the Pious deserted to his rebellious sons. Louis was deposed and publicly humiliated, though he was restored the following year. The episode showed the deep divisions within the Carolingian Empire.
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- The Epoch Institute. (2026). Field of Lies. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/field-of-lies
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