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9 Traces of the Kingdom of Soissons in the Merovingian Period
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Abstract
This chapter explores whether there is any retrospective evidence in the early Merovingian period for the previous existence of a Gallo-Roman kingdom or enclave, based on Soissons. It is shown that there is only slight evidence from the Merovingian period for an earlier Roman enclave extending across North Gaul. However, the importance of the city of Soissons in the 6th century and the existence of royal estates in its territory indicate that a significant sub-Roman political base did exist in Soissons, though its geographical area may be smaller than envisaged by conventional models.
Title: 9 Traces of the Kingdom of Soissons in the Merovingian Period
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Abstract
This chapter explores whether there is any retrospective evidence in the early Merovingian period for the previous existence of a Gallo-Roman kingdom or enclave, based on Soissons.
It is shown that there is only slight evidence from the Merovingian period for an earlier Roman enclave extending across North Gaul.
However, the importance of the city of Soissons in the 6th century and the existence of royal estates in its territory indicate that a significant sub-Roman political base did exist in Soissons, though its geographical area may be smaller than envisaged by conventional models.
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