Learn French Kings History: A Complete Guide from Clovis to Napoleon
The Merovingians: Forging a Kingdom from Chaos Our journey into French royal history begins with the Merovingians, a dynasty emerging from the ashes of the Roman Empire's decline in the 5th century. Imagine piecing together a shattered mosaic—a painstaking yet ultimately rewarding process. Clovis I, the dynasty's most celebrated king, is credited with unifying various Frankish tribes under his rule. His strategic conversion to Catholicism proved a masterstroke, aligning himself with the powerful Church and securing both legitimacy and influence....