Tales of the early Franks: Episodes from Merovingian history France Dark Ages

Description: Birkitts Books presents ...Tales of the early Franks: Episodes from Merovingian history ISBN:0817385584 Author:Thierry, Augustin Publisher:University of Alabama Press Release Date:1977-01-01 Seller Category:History Qty Available:1 Condition:Used: Good Sku: 240325009 Notes: Jacket has light soiling, binding sound, internally clean. Tales of the Early Franks Translated from Recits aes Merovingiens---- by M. F -0 Jenkins Thierry's subject is the so-called Dark Ages specifically, the second half of the sixth century in France. He claimed that his work was "scientific as well as artistic," and the Recits are indeed based primarily on the contemporary chronicler Gregory of Tours. But they were written for the nonspecialist reader rather than for professional historians, and it is their vivid evocation of the world of the Meroving-ian kings that makes them worthy of translation. The seven narratives that compose the book are fast moving and absorbing, and the characters are extra-ordinarily lifelike. Thierry himself comes through vividly in his running commen-tary on the events and personalities he describes. His prejudices and presuppositions very clear and very characteristic of his period lend a certain piquancy to his account, as well as making it of interest to students of intellectual history. The translation is first-rate elegant, accurate, readable, and altogether delightful Jenkins' work, by virtue of its elegance and accuracy confutes the old French axiom: 'Translations are like mistresses: when they are beautiful, they are not faithful; and when they are faithful, they are not beautiful." Professor Jenkins teaches French at Angelo State University, Texas.Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!

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