The Age of Charles Martel by Paul Fouracre Paperback Book

Description: The Age of Charles Martel by Paul Fouracre This is a study in English of the Frankish ruler Charles Martel. This study draws on the evidence of contemporary sources to assess his real achievements. In the process Paul Fouracre shows how recent scholarship has demolished the traditional view of Martels instrumental role in the development of the feudal system. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is the first short study in English of the Frankish ruler Charles Martel. First glorified as the Saviour of Christendom and then vilified as an enemy of the Church, Charles Martels career has been written and rewritten from the time of his descendents. He is the subject of intense debate still. This new study draws on the evidence of strictly contemporary sources to assess his real achievements. In the process Paul Fouracre shows how recent scholarship has demolished the traditional view of Martels instrumental role in the development of the feudal system. He suggests instead that during his rise to power he was the beneficiary rather that the agent of social and cultural change. This is an important new study bringing continental scholarship to a wider audience and which offers new insights into this fascinating period. Author Biography Paul Fouracre is Professor of Medieval History and currently Head of History at the University of Manchester. With interests in the political and social history of the Franks, his publications include Late Merovingian France: History and Hagiography 640 720 (with R. Gerberding, 1996), The Age of Charles Martel (2000); and, as editor, The New Cambridge Medieval History, Volume 1 (Cambridge University Press, 2005). Details ISBN0582064767 Author Paul Fouracre Year 2000 ISBN-10 0582064767 ISBN-13 9780582064768 Format Paperback Publication Date 2000-06-07 Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 944.013092 Edition 1st Media Book Illustrations black & white illustrations Affiliation Goldsmiths College, University of London Series The Medieval World Short Title AGE OF CHARLES MARTEL Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint Routledge Place of Publication London Pages 222 DOI 10.1604/9780582064768 Audience College/Higher Education UK Release Date 2000-06-07 AU Release Date 2000-06-07 NZ Release Date 2000-06-07 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:134436127;

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