History of the Lombards , by Paul the Deacon (c.
T.
The History traces the changing fortunes of the Lombards, the last of the migratory Germanic peoples to enter the western part of the old Roman Empire, from their first appearance in the West in the sixth century to the middle of the eighth century.
The book preserves many ancient myths and popular traditions and draws from sources that are now lost. 799), is among the most important and oldest accounts of the Germanic nation. 720-c.
History of the Lombards , by Paul the Deacon (c