The lives and deaths of the Franks
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For anyone who is interested into what life was really like in the postRoman, dark ages, then here it is, 700 pages of blood and gore, lust andpiety. To some it may seem, all to often based on gruesome tittle tattle,but what an insight and horrific boost to the imagination into the goingson of those little doccumented times. Our dreams of chivalry lay shatteredat its' feet but as the Translator points out in footnote traps, whats'new? It is all the better if you know France and the places mentioned wellenough, starting with Tours. I found it the most eye opening history bookI have read for a long while, sadly though the satanic anti-hero and causeof much trouble and strife outlives the Author and her 'Divineretribution,' for another three years. We are all left frustrated at that,but none so much, I believe, as Gregory was!
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Don't listen, this work is valuable and higly worthwhile!
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Although Gregory is frequently biased towards his family and home city of Tours, his works are an unparallelled source of information and insight into sixth century Frankish society. The transition to christianity is shown by one of the major players in the church, whilst the political turmoil that goes on around him gives valuable evidence for the development of Gaul.
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Don't read this book!
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While I do admit that I knew Gregory of Tours that does not mean to say I like him. True 5th century Gaul was an exciting time for the development of Christianity but Gregory, with his unpleasant gossip, entirely misses the spirit of the age. His glorying in the filth and gore of humanity, not to mention his slurs on the Frankish royal family, can appeal only to the basest "News of the World" readers. Those wishing for edification will look elsewhere. Those wishing for scandal and slander will submit their order immediately.
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