The Merovingian centuries were a foundational period in the
historical consciousness of western Europe. The memory of the
first dynasty of Frankish kings, their origin myths,
accomplishments, and failures were used by generations of
chroniclers, propagandists, and historians to justify a wide range
of social and political agendas. The process of curating and
editing the source material gave rise to a recognizable
'Merovingian narrative' with three distinct phases: meteoric
ascent, stasis, and decline. Already in the seventh-century
Chronicle of Fredegar, this tripartite model was invoked by a
Merovingian queen to prophesy the fate of her descendants. This
expert commentary sets out to understand how the story of the
Merovingians was shaped through a process of continuous
historiographical adaptation. It examines authors from across a
millennium of historical writing and analyzes their influences and
objectives, charting the often-unexpected ways in which their
narratives were received and developed.
General
Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
September 2023 |
Authors: |
Yaniv Fox
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Pages: |
325 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-00-928501-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-00-928501-7 |
Barcode: |
9781009285018 |
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