An Introduction to the Sources Relating to the Germanic Invasions (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Carlton Huntley Hayes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332903400 ISBN 13: 9780332903408

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the sources behind the Germanic invasions with expert clarity.

This scholarly guide surveys the key narrative and documentary works that illuminate a pivotal period in late antiquity, helping readers separate fact from myth and framing the scholarly conversation for future study.

The book presents a careful, critical look at ancient and medieval writings, explaining how church histories, legal codes, and monastic chronicles shape our understanding of Germanic movements. It situates sources in a broader bibliographic landscape, guiding readers through primary texts and the secondary works that best illuminate them. This edition also highlights the challenges of using fragmentary material to reconstruct events that shaped Europe’s transition from the Roman world to medieval kingdoms.

• Clear explanations of major sources, from classical historians to later ecclesiastical writers
• Annotated bibliographies and guides to the materials historians rely on
• Context for how different kinds of writings—chronicles, laws, saints’ lives—contribute to our picture of the era
• Practical insights for students and general readers new to the topic

Ideal for readers who want a solid foundation in the sources that document the Germanic invasions and their aftermath.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332903400
• ISBN 13: 9780332903408
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 235