The History of the Franks (Penguin Classics)

Gregory Of Tours

ISBN 10: 0140442952 / ISBN 13: 9780140442953

Published by Penguin Classics, 1976

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Synopsis:

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

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The History of the Franks (Penguin Classics)
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication Date: 1976
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: acceptable