About this title: This is the first short study in English of the Frankish ruler Charles Martel. 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. He is the subject of intense debate still. This new study draws on the evidence of strictly contemporary sources to assess his real achievements. In the process Paul Fouracre shows how recent scholarship has demolished the traditional view of Martel's instrumental role in the development of the feudal system. He suggests instead that ...
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: PEARSON EDUCATION LIMITED Country = UNITED KINGDOM
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780582064768ISBN:0582064767
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 224 pages. This book is printed on demand (allow 1-2 weeks for printing) (224 pages) 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. illustrations (Paperback) read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Pearson Education Limited
Date Published: 2000
ISBN-13:9780582064768ISBN:0582064767
Description: 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 asse... read more
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