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First published 1994
Fifth impression 1999

ISBN 0 582 218780 CSD
ISBN 0 582 49372 2 PPR

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Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data

Wood, I. N. (Ian N.), 1950-
The Merovingian Kingdoms, 450-751 / Ian Wood.

p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-582-21878-0. --ISBN 0-582-49372-2 (pbk.)

1. Merovingians. 2. France--History--To 987.3. France--Church
history--To 987. 4. France--Kings and rulers--History. I. Title.

DC65.W48 1993

940'.013--dc20 92-46027

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