The Germanic Peoples

This highly entertaining introduction summarises what you should know about the world of the Germanic peoples. Eloquent and knowledgeable, Herwig Wolfram introduces the reader to the origins and myths, life and work of the Germanic tribes, and tells the story of the "migration of nations". The Viennese historian familiarises the reader with the most important sources and research results. At the same time he dispels stubborn clichés that still affect a historically balanced understanding of the Germanic world today.