The History of the Franks Author:Gregory of Tours, Lewis Thorpe (Translator) A vivid and dramatic narrative of French history in the sixth century. — Gregory of Tours (c. A.D.539-594) intended his History to be a chronicle of events which led up to and included the twenty-one years he spent as Bishop of Tours. This volume contains all ten books of the History, the last seven describing Gregory's own time (in which he play... more »ed an important role) and particularly the quarrels of four of the sons of Lothar I and the machinations of the ruthless Queen Fredegund, third wife of Chilperic.
As he unravels the bewildering events of these decades, what emerges is no dry historical document but a colorful, detailed and moving pageant.« less
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