The History of the Franks

by Gregory of Tours, Lewis Thorpe (Translator), Lewis Thorpe (Introduction), Betty Radice (Editor)

Overview

This colorful narrative of French history in the sixth century is a dramatic and detailed portrait of a period of political and religious turmoil.

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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780140442953
Publisher:	Penguin Publishing Group
Publication date:	02/28/1976
Series:	Penguin Classics Series
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	720
Sales rank:	538,267
Product dimensions:	5.10(w) x 7.73(h) x 1.30(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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.