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Augustin Thierry (1795–1856)

Author of Tales of Early Franks: Episodes from Merovingian History

41+ Works 113 Members 2 Reviews

About the Author

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Works by Augustin Thierry

L'histoire du Tiers état (2000) 2 copies
Les Secrets de la Page 5 1 copy, 1 review
Scritti storici (1983) 1 copy
Gospođa majka (1951) 1 copy

Associated Works

The Varieties of History: From Voltaire to the Present (1956) — Contributor — 341 copies
Europa. Analysen und Visionen der Romantiker. (1982) — Contributor — 4 copies

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Birthdate
1795
Date of death
1856
Gender
male
Nationality
France
Relationships
Thierry, Amédée (brother)

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Reviews

A fascinating distillation from old sorces, with particular emphasis on the work of Gregory of Tours. Has a particular interest for students of the historicity of the NIBELUNGENLIED (and ultimately of Wagner's RING): no question that the life of Sigebert fed into both.
 
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Works
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Rating
3.8
Reviews
2
ISBNs
28
Languages
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