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Before France and Germany: The Creation and Transformation of the Merovingian World
Author: Patrick J. Geary
Referenced in 2 episodes
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December 19, 2024
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Described as 'one of the great historians of this process' regarding the transformation of Gaul under Charles Martel; a lengthy quote is read about Charles Martel's destruction of the independent power of Frankish bishops
December 12, 2024
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Referenced as 'the great historian of this period' whose work Tom read regarding the division of Frankish kingdoms, arguing it was a Roman rather than barbarian practice. No specific book title mentioned.