Aufbruch ins Mittelalter  -  Martina Hartmann

die Zeit der Merowinger

KORTE INHOUD

It is arguable that the Middle Ages began with the Merovingians. That is the premise of this illustrated guide to the history and archaeology of the Merovingian age (481/2-751). Based on a wide range of sources, including the writings of Gregory of Tours (the `chief witness' of the 6th century) and saints' lives, Hartmann discusses the line of Merovingian kings, the nature of government, politics and law, Merovingian society, religion, the arts and culture in general and, finally, daily life. Each chapter i...
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