The Age of Charles Martel

by Paul Fouracre

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781138179523
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/23/2016
Series:	The Medieval World
Pages:	222
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paul Fouracre

Table of Contents

Editor's Preface

Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

1. The Merovingian Background

2. The Rise of the Pippinids

3. Crisis, Survival and Victory, 715-724

4. Charles Martel and the Periphery: Relations with Aquitaine, Burgundy, Provence, and the Regions East of the Rhine

5. Francia under the Hammer

6. Mayor Without a King and King Without a Mayor

Bibliography

Genealogies

Maps

Index