Queens, consorts, concubines: Gregory of Tours and women of the Merovingian elite

2015; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 53; Issue: 05 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5860/choice.194004

ISSN

1943-5975

Autores

E. T. Dailey,

Tópico(s)

Historical, Literary, and Cultural Studies

Resumo

Contents Acknowledgements Abbreviations Chart 1: The Merovingian Royal House I: The Family of Clovis Chart 2: The Merovingian Royal House II: The Family of Chlothar I Introduction 1 Widowhood 2 Holiness, Femininity, and Authority 3 Scandal in Poitiers 4 Brides and Social Status 5 Merovingian Marital Practice 6 Brunhild and Fredegund, I: Moral Opposites or Kindred Spirits? 7 Brunhild and Fredegund, II: Queens, Politics, and the Writing of History Conclusion Bibliography Index

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