The History of the Franks

Description

Product ID:	9780140442953
Product Form:	Paperback / softback
Country of Manufacture:	GB
Title:	The History of the Franks
Authors:	Author: Gregory of Tours, Lewis Thorpe
Page Count:	720
Subjects:	Literary essays, Literary essays, European history, History, European history, Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500
Description:	Gregory of tours wrote this dramatic narrative of sixth-century French history as a chronicle of the events leading up to and including his 21-year tenure as bishop of tours. 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.
Imprint Name:	Penguin Classics
Publisher Name:	Penguin Books Ltd
Country of Publication:	GB
Publishing Date:	1974-11-28

Weight	496 g
Dimensions	198 × 131 × 31 mm