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Gregory, Bishop of Tours, Saint
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Grégoire, de Tours, Saint
Gregoire, de Tours, Saint
Gregor, of Tours, Saint
Gregorius, Turonensis, Saint
Brehaut, Ernest
1873
1953
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History of the Franks
$aNew York :$bColumbia University Press, $c1916.
Records of civilization, sources and studies [11]
"Contains some extracts from Gregory's Eight books of miracles."--Preface
Translation of selections from Historia Francorum.
Carol Brown, Brian Wilson, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
"History of the Franks" by Gregory Bishop of Tours is a historical account written in the early 6th century. This work chronicles the history of the Frankish people, detailing the socio-political landscape during the decline of the Roman Empire and the rise of early medieval kingdoms in Gaul. The narrative intertwines religious themes, recounting the actions of kings, saints, and the church, providing insights into the customs and beliefs of the time. The opening of "History of the Franks" sets the stage for Gregory's exploration of the tumultuous period marked by pagan incursions, the conflicts among Christian factions, and the challenges faced by the church. Gregory introduces himself and his motivations, highlighting his religious commitments and the desire to document both remarkable events and the more mundane aspects of life. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the struggles between good and evil, laying a foundation for the history he is about to present. Through a mix of narrative and reflection, Gregory aims to preserve the past for future generations while revealing the complexity of belief systems and the societal transformations occurring in his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
https://archive.org/details/historyoffranks01greg
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Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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France -- History -- To 987
Franks -- History -- To 768
France -- Church history -- To 987
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