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Frankové a Evropa
Author: Jarmila Bednaříková
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Frankové a Evropa explores the formation of early medieval society through the history of the Franks. Christianization, the classical legacy, and Germanic traditions provide a shared framework for understanding the Frankish world's political and cultural influence.
Historian Jarmila Bednaříková's Frankové a Evropa examines the Franks as one of the most significant peoples of the Migration Period and early Middle Ages. She traces their development, culture, society, and religion, placing their history within the broader formation of Europe. Particular attention is given to Christianization and the baptism of the Frankish ruler Chlodovik around 500, as well as classical and ancient Germanic legacies, church councils, legends, and contemporary sources. The book explores the political, cultural, and spiritual foundations of the Frankish world and its influence on European history.
Book information
- Author
- Jarmila Bednaříková
- Publisher
- Albatros Media a.s.
- Imprint
- Vyšehrad
- Formát
- E-book
- Language
- Czech
- Genre
- história, európske dejiny, raný stredovek, Frankovia
- ISBN
- 978-80-702-1942-3
- Publication date
- 1. January 2009
- Pages
- 336
- Edition
- Historica
- E-book formats
- EPUB (ISBN 978-80-742-9084-8)
What is Frankové a Evropa about?
Building on her research into the Migration Period, Jarmila Bednaříková focuses on the Franks, whose history profoundly influenced the development of Western and Central Europe. The book examines Frankish tribes, the emergence of their political structures, and their broader historical setting.
Political events are only one part of its focus. The author gives substantial attention to Frankish culture and religion, the classical and ancient Germanic inheritance, and the process of Christianization. Chlodovik's baptism around 500 and its significance within European history are especially important.
The account draws on contemporary sources and documents and also considers Frankish church councils, legends, and other expressions of cultural and spiritual life. Frankish history becomes a starting point for a broader exploration of medieval Europe's roots.
Themes and motifs
The Franks
The book traces the origins, development, and historical significance of the Frankish tribes and realm.
Christianization
Particular attention is given to the adoption of Christianity and its influence on Frankish society.
Chlodovik's baptism
The Frankish ruler's baptism around 500 is examined as a significant event in European history.
Classical and Germanic legacies
The author explores the influence of classical and ancient Germanic traditions on Frankish culture and society.
Europe's roots
Frankish history is placed within the broader formation of medieval Europe's cultural and spiritual foundations.
Setting
The Frankish realm and wider Europe from the Migration Period to the early Middle Ages, approximately the 3rd through 9th centuries.
Who is this book for?
For readers interested in European history, the early Middle Ages, the Migration Period, the history of Christianity, and historical anthropology.
Book context
A scholarly historical monograph by Jarmila Bednaříková, published in the Historica series.
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What is Frankové a Evropa about?
The book examines Frankish history, society, culture, and religion, and the Franks' role in shaping medieval Europe.
Who wrote Frankové a Evropa?
The author is historian Jarmila Bednaříková.
What period does the book cover?
Bibliographic records associate its subject matter with the Franks and Europe from approximately the 3rd to the 9th century.
Does the book discuss Chlodovik?
Yes. It gives particular attention to his baptism around 500 and its historical significance.
Is Frankové a Evropa part of the Historica series?
Yes. Both university and library bibliographic records confirm the Historica series.
How many pages does this product have?
The source record lists 336 pages.
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