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Book SynopsisPresents lives of eighteen Frankish women of the sixth and seventh centuries, all of whom became saints. This title covers the period from the fall of the Roman Empire and the conversion of the invading Franks to the rise of Charlemagne's family.
Trade Review"This volume will become a standard part of many surveys of early medieveal history as well as required reading in topical courses on women in the Middle Ages and hagiography."—Patrick J. Geary, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton University
Table of ContentsNote on Language and Abbreviations ix
Acknowledgments xi
Wives, Concubines, and Children of Merovingian Kings xii
Ancestors of Charlemagne xiv
Introduction 1
1. Genovefa, Virgin of Paris (423–502) 17
2. Clothild, Queen of the Franks (d. 544) 38
3. Monegund, Widow and Recluse of Tours (d. 570) 51
4. Radegund, Queen of the Franks and Abess of Poitiers (ca. 525–587) 60
5. Eustadiola, Widow of Bourges (594–684) 106
6. Caesaria II, Abbess of Saint Jean of Arles (ca. 550) 112
7. Resticula, Abbess of Arles (ca. 556–632) 119
8. Glodesind, Abbess in Metz (ca. 600) 137
9. Burgundofara, Abbess of Faremoutiers (603–645) 155
10. Sadalberga, Abbess of Laon (ca. 605–670) 176
11. Rictrude, Abbess of Marchiennes (ca. 614–688) 195
12. Gertrude, Abbess of Nivellles (628–658) 220
13. Aldegund, Abbess of Maubeuge (d. ca. 684)
Waldetrude, Abbess of Mons (d. ca. 688) 235
14. Balthild, Queen of Neustria (d. ca. 680) 264
15. Bertilla, Abbess of Chelles (d. ca. 700) 279
16. Anstrude, Abbess of Laon (ca. 645–d. before 709) 289
17. Austreberta, Abbess of Pavilly (650–703) 304
Bibliography 327
Index 335
