In a fascinating series of essays, the life, works and world of Gregory of Tours are evaluated. This sixth-century bishop is probably best known as writer of th

This volume evaluates the life, works and world of Gregory of Tours, the 6th-century bishop who wrote the History of the Franks. His political dimension and cul

A new interpretation of the Ten Books of History of Gregory of Tours (538-594), first published in 2001.

Georgius Florentius Gregorius, better known to posterity as Gregory, Bishop of Tours, was born about 538 to a highly distinguished Gallo-Roman family in Clermon

Gregory of Tours, acclaimed as "the father" of French history, also wrote extensively about holy men and women, and about wondrous events--miracles. The convers