Publisher's Synopsis
Italy and Her Invaders, 744-774, V7: Book 8, Frankish Invasions is a historical book written by Thomas Hodgkin in 1899. The book covers the period from 744 to 774, during which Italy was invaded by the Franks. It is the seventh volume in the Italy and Her Invaders series and the eighth book in the series. The book provides a detailed account of the Frankish invasions of Italy during this period, including the political, social, and military aspects of the conflict. Hodgkin describes the causes of the invasions, the strategies and tactics employed by the Franks, and the impact of the invasions on Italy and the wider European region. The book also explores the key figures involved in the conflict, including the Lombard king Desiderius, the Frankish king Charlemagne, and the Pope. Hodgkin provides insights into their motivations, actions, and relationships, and how they influenced the course of events. Overall, Italy and Her Invaders, 744-774, V7: Book 8, Frankish Invasions is a comprehensive and informative account of a significant period in Italian and European history, written by an expert in the field.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
