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The History of the Franks - Couverture souple

Tours, Gregory Of

 
9780140442953: The History of the Franks
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 0140442952 ISBN 13 : 9780140442953
Editeur : Penguin Classics, 1974

Synopsis

Written following the collapse of Rome's secular control over western Europe, the History of Gregory (c. AD 539-594) is a fascinating exploration of the events that shaped sixth-century France. This volume contains all ten books from the work, the last seven of which provide an in-depth description of Gregory's own era, in which he played an important role as Bishop of Tours. With skill and eloquence, Gregory brings the age vividly to life, as he relates the exploits of missionaries, martyrs, kings and queens - including the quarrelling sons of Lothar I, and the ruthless Queen Fredegund, third wife of Chilperic. Portraying an age of staggering cruelty and rapid change, this is a powerful depiction of the turbulent progression of faith at a time of political and social chaos.

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À propos de l'auteur

Gregory of Tours (538-94), French historian, bishop of Tours (from 573), was born in Clermont-Ferrand. He had a distinguished and successful career as bishop. Gregory wrote accounts of miracles of the saints, an astronomical work to determine movable feasts, and a commentary on the Psalms. His masterpiece, Historia Francorum [history of the Franks], in 10 books, is a universal history; its account of contemporary events is of great importance.

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Éditeur
Penguin Classics
Date d'édition
1974
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0140442952
ISBN 13 
9780140442953
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
720
Coordonnées du fabricant
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