The Age of Charles Martel |
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| Author:
| Fouracre, Paul |
| Series title: | The Medieval World Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-582-06476-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2000 |
| Publisher: | Routledge
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $92.95 |
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.