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Gregory of Tours was a Gallo-Roman aristocrat and Catholic prelate born in 538. He died 56 years later, in 591, a period in which the brutal Merovingian rulers of the Frankish nation consolidated their power over most of Gaul. Gregory experienced the transition from the dying world of Roman antiquity to the new culture of early medieval Europe. He lived on the border between the Frankish culture of the Merovingians to the north and the Gallo-Roman culture of the south of Gaul. He struggled through personal relations with four Frankish kings.

Delve into the rich tapestry of the Frankish Empire and its profound impact on medieval Europe with "Selections of the History of the Franks." This podcast invites you to explore the intricacies of power, culture, and identity as seen through the chronicles of the Franks, a people who shaped the course of history. Each day, a new complete audiobook is featured, offering listeners a chance to engage with diverse narratives that illuminate the complexities of leadership, conflict, and societal evolution. This is not a single story, but rather a series of unique explorations that transport you ...