9781330614907 - The Franks: From Their Origin as a Confederacy to the Establishment of the Kingdom of France and the German Empire (Classic Reprint) de Sergeant, Lewis (3 resultados)

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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.