Historiae Francorum – Gregory of Tours – 1610 | Ten Books of Histories

Saint Gregory of Tours was a 6th-century bishop and historian who, today, is most remembered for his Ten Books of Histories. This work, also known as Historiae Francorum, includes a fascinating chronicle of the early Franks, as well as accounts of miracles and teachings of saints and early church fathers. In his complete bibliography, Gregory’s works include writings on martyrs, church fathers, saints, hermits and monks, confession, miracles, and the existence of God and glory.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Gregorii Turonensis episcopi Historiae Francorum libri decem
• Author(s): Gregory of Tours
• Contributor(s): Laurent Bouchel (Editor)
• Publisher: Parisiis, È typographia P. Chevalerii
• Edition: Early Paris edition, 1610.
• Format: (12mo), single volume
• Binding: Full leather, gilt spine
• Size:  7 in x 4.5 in (17.8 cm x 11.4 cm)
• Collation: [16], 520, [6], 194, 205-209, [39]
• Contents Include:
  • Lives of saints and martyrs
  • Accounts of miracles
  • Writings on monastic and hermit traditions
  • Theological commentary and church history

Condition:

Bound in full leather with gilt spine. Binding remains tight overall, though the text block is separated in a few spots yet still secure. Some rubbing to corners and light wear to edges. Internally clean, with pages showing expected age toning.

Why Collect This?

• Paris printing of a key medieval history
• Important source for Merovingian studies

Item Number: #29179