An historical assessment of leadership in turbulent times : lessons learned from Clovis I, King of the Franks
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An historical assessment of leadership in turbulent times : lessons learned from Clovis I, King of the Franks
（Leadership studies）
Routledge, 2023
- : pbk.
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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Description
This unique book provides lessons on how to affect good leadership in turbulent times by taking a historical lens and examining the life and impact of Clovis I, King of the Franks. Through the exploration of how this individual managed the unstable times where so many others had failed, the book provides an original take on leadership, focusing on the ways we can learn from and be inspired by his history.
This book offers an insightful and detailed case study of Clovis I, as it explores his struggles and triumphs in the face of turbulent times. The book presents implications for students of leadership today and examines why the story of Clovis I reveals the salience of leadership during times of uncertainty and change. Ultimately, the author foresees the rise of myriad leaders trying to manage the upheaval in the twenty-first century, with the likelihood that somebody like Clovis I will emerge, pursuing ambition and re-ordering civilization on a colossal scale, leaving a legacy that will endure for a further thousand years.
This book will be of interest to leadership and history scholars and advanced students in Leadership studies.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The fabled vase of Soissons
1. About the leadership of Clovis, King of the Franks
2. The charisma of Clovis
3. Beneath the layer of chieftains and kings
4. Interpreting the past
5. Possible implications for the twenty-first century
Appendix 1. Map
Appendix 2. Timeline
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