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Widukind's "Res gestae Saxonicae" is an important historical document that provides a detailed account of the wars between the Saxons and the Franks in the 8th century. This edition, edited by Georg Waitz, provides a critical Latin text of the work, along with extensive scholarly commentary. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in early medieval history and the history of the Germanic peoples.
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