Franks lifestyle and occupation? What title did Clovis receive after the formation of the Franco state?
Franks lifestyle and occupation? What title did Clovis receive after the formation of the Franco state? How did the king govern his state? How was the power of a king different from the power of a military leader? In what ways could an ordinary free man become dependent on the nobility?
The Franks were mainly engaged in cattle breeding and trade. Before the capture of the Roman Empire, they lived near the Rhine. The soil in this area was infertile and marshy, so agriculture was not widespread among the tribes. initially they had the post of military leader, but after the destruction of Rome, the post of king appeared, which was occupied by Clovis. The king had more powers in the internal and external affairs of the state, in contrast to the leader. The king exercised independent power based on the army.