The History of the Franks is Gregory of Tours’ most notable work. This book details the history of the Franks beginning with the creation of Adam and Eve, quickly moving to the Christianization of Gaul, followed by the life of St. Martin of Tours, the conversion of the Franks, and the conquest of Gaul under Clovis. Gregory of Tours next recounts the history of the Frankish Kings, and his own family genealogy.
The latter chapters of this work are a personal narrative, as Gregory of Tours was well-connected and intimately knew four Frankish kings—Sigebert I, Chilperic I, Guntram, and Childebert II. The History of the Franks is valuable as both a history of kings, queens, and saints, as well as a detailed account of the cultures and customs of Merovingian Gaul.
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