The Chautauquan, Vol. 04, December 1883

"The Chautauquan, Vol. 04, December 1883" is a magazine dedicated to fostering learning and culture through articles spanning history, science, literature and philosophy. The magazine is a publication for the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle, which is aimed at readers who want to grow intellectually and educate themselves. As the magazine begins, it gives readers a list of readings, which includes German history, specifically the Franks and Merovingians, as well as strong historical figures like Clovis and Charlemagne, and a wide scope of the political and social climate after the downfall of the Western Empire. The magazine explores the military strength of the Franks and the establishment of their kingdom in Europe, also discussing the evolution of Christianity during that period, which set the groundwork for how these historical changes affected both modern society and culture.