The Age of Charles Martel |
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| Author:
| Fouracre, Paul |
| ISBN: | 978-0-582-06476-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2000 |
| Publisher: | Longman Publishing
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | Contact Supplier contact
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Book Description:
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First glorified as the Saviour of Christendom and then vilified as an enemy of the Church, Charles Martel's career has been written and rewritten from the time of his descendents. This important new study draws on strictly contemporary sources to assess his real achievements and offers new insights into a fascinating period.
First glorified as the Saviour of Christendom and then vilified as an enemy of the Church, Charles Martel's career has been written and rewritten from the time of his descendents. This important new study draws on strictly contemporary sources to assess his real achievements and offers new insights into a fascinating period.