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Excerpt from The Franks: From Their Origin as a Confederacy to the Establishment of the Kingdom of France and the German Empire
Introduction - Romans, gallo-romans, and Germans - The Kelts in Gaul and in Britain - The Roman Church - Limits of the subject - The Franks ultimately retire from, or are rejected by, France.
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Excerpt from The Franks: From Their Origin as a Confederacy to the Establishment of the Kingdom of France and the German Empire
The story of the Franks, especially of the earlier Franks, is rich in fable but poor in history. In the legend of Clovis, and even in the legend of Charles the Great, it is a work of considerable difficulty to separate what is historically accurate from that which has at best a dubious origin. My aim in writing this volume has been to present a general outline of the history of the Franks, and, in doing so, to confine myself almost exclusively to facts which have a sure foundation. That aim implied that the greater part of the volume should be devoted to periods in which the historical foundation was least secure - to the long struggle between Romans and Teutons, during which the tribes on the east of the Rhine were perpetually combining against their enemies until the Frank confederacy clearly emerged, and to the subsequent Merovingian period, during which the Franks were gradually subjecting the whole of Gaul.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of the Franks, from their obscure origins as wandering tribes to their eventual dominance in Gaul and the establishment of the French nation. Originally a loose confederacy of Germanic tribes, the Franks gradually coalesced into a powerful force that would shape the course of European history. The author traces the rise of the Franks from their early encounters with the Romans, through their conquest of Gaul and the Merovingian period, to the reign of Charlemagne and the Carolingian Empire. Along the way, we learn about the complex interactions between the Franks, the Gallo-Romans, and the other Germanic tribes that inhabited the region. The author also explores the cultural and religious transformations that accompanied the rise of the Franks, including the conversion of Clovis to Christianity and the development of Frankish law and institutions. This detailed and engaging book offers a fascinating insight into the origins of one of Europe's most influential nations. The author's meticulous research and lively prose bring to life this pivotal period in history, shedding light on the forces that shaped the development of France and the wider European landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781330614907_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781330614907
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