Frankish Gaul to 814
Paul Fouracre
The central theme in the history of eighth-century Francia is rising power its Carolingian rulers, above all Charles Martel (715-41 ), Pippin III (741-68) and Charlemagne (768-814). Until late seventh century Aquitaine had been an integral part Frankish Gaul. inventories church lands, which later served as basis for accusing having plundered church, were produced a developing process estate management, but was much stimulated by increasing use written records from mid-eighth onwards. At level political military history, growth may be understood terms initial success allowed to take advantage balance operating progressively his favour. In south Gaul, old Visigothic province Septimania added territory Franks able intervene Italy.
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