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Clovis: How Barbaric, How Pagan?
Author does a close reading on a number of Primary sources. Looks at each one closer and interprets them to anwer the question of the essay. I looked the section looking at Clovis' letter and explains what is happening and its significance. Excellent arti
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primary source in the form of a letter from a bishop to clovis reaffirming why it was such a good choice for him to convert, and telling him that with God on his side he will be able to defeat all his enemies.
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Biography of Gregory of Tours
A lengthy and useful biography of the man who provides most historical evidence for the events of this time. It is useful to know a little about Gregory's background as he is our primary source to see how a barbarian king converted to Christianity
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The Merovingian Dynasty- The Frankish Empire.
brief description on the conversion, icludes the opinion of Gregory Tours on Clovis.
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Conversion of Clovis and the Franks
general description of the Franks conversion and some information on the Franks settlement in Gaul and Clovis' character
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Franks, Romans, Feudalism and Doctrine
Roman Revolutions and the Rise of Frankish Feudalism and Doctrine
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Catholic encyclopedia - Clovis
Bit subjective as is a Catholic site but gives good deatialed overview of reign and his christianity.
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Brief outline of Clovis' life, major events and dates.
This isn't that useful although it does give the overview of his life which might help with finnding out when important events happened. It is very basic so not that useful.
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Clovis' Motives for Becoming a Catholic Christian
A short article (only 11 pages) going over the main causes as to why Clovis converted from paganism to Christianity. This is useful as much of the work talks of his impact on the Christian world and not how he became a Christian in the first place. Can ac
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A general overview of Clovis and the rise of Franks in Gaul
a good website that gives a general overview and outline of this weeks topic. Covers, in basic detail, much of what is needed to know to get a good general feel of the subject
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Two primary accounts of the converison of Clovis
These are two primary sources outlining two different view of Clovis' conversion. One is from Gregory of Tours while the other is from St. Denis. Good link as it allows direct comparison between two sources.
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Medieval Sourcebook: Gregory of Tours (539-594): The Conversion of Clovis
A contemporary source giving the details of Clovis' conversion setting it in the context of his life. A helpful place to start for a background
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Medieval Sourcebook: Gregory of Tours: Church Exemption from Taxation, c 570
Primary source extract from Gregory of Tours' History of the Franks which details later Frankish interaction with the Church - the king eventually exempts the Church from taxation. Potentially a very useful source.
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http://summahistorica.podlot.net/franks.mp4
Video podcast (from the 'history according to Bob series'!) which charts the growth of Frankish power. Takes ages to load up. Attempts to trace this expansion of power through a series of maps. The uncritical use of some of these maps is problematic.
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Blackwell Synergy - Early Medieval Eur, Volume 3 Issue 2 Page 97-116, September 1994 (Article Abstract)
Secondary source in which Spencer traces the various modern theories concerning the date of the baptism of Clovis, something which has developed into a key issue in the historiography of the period. He concludes in favour of a date pre-500 AD.
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5. Prosecution of a Thief: Law of the Salian Franks
Not essential but The Law of the Salian Franks (Pactus Legis Salicae) was a written code that may have originated during Clovis' reign. Combines christian ideals, customary law, Roman law and edicts and influenced French and European law for centuries. Th
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Medieval Sourcebook: The Conversion of Clovis: Two Accounts, 496
Chronicle of St. Denis: Chlodovocar, King of the Franks & Gregory of Tours: History of the Franks, II.40
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Clovis: How Barbaric, How pagan? - JSTOR: Speculum: Vol. 69, No. 3, p. 619
Article by William M. Daly concerning Clovis and includes detailed use of sources to debate how his kingship embodied a collection of cultural influences
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