The Franks

by Edward James

Genres: France

Paperback

Published September 10, 1991

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[Aaron Meyer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I found this to be a thoroughly enjoyable and highly readable account of the Franks and who they were. You aren't pummeled with a massive amount of footnotes like while reading Ian Wood's works but there are enough references within the material and a few footnotes which add to the conversation. You are presented with history, archaeology, numismatics and a few moments of absolute humor. I do like that especially on older historical works. The final chapter on the modern conversation regarding Gaul vs Frank and what it means was absolutely amazing. It wasn't long and what is so good about it is the fact you don't see this anywhere else because who would think to add something like this to a conversation about rather ancient history. Honestly I think, and this is purely speculation, that the French ability to project power dwindled in lockstep with this "national conversation" it has with itself. A house divided cannot stand and if you hate yourself you absolutely have nothing to fall back on. Just a thought. But yes overall a great book to get your feet wet with.