Excerpt from Contributions Toward a History of Arabico-Gothic Culture, Vol. 1My Commentary to the Germanic Laws and M ediaeval Documents has provoked a storm of indignation among those from whose printed conclusions I differ on the basis Of documentary evidence. This is only as it should be, and my sole regret is that my critics have used language Of such a general character that I am not able to reply to them without being drawn into a dis cussion Of personalities quite beside the point at issue. I am, however, confident that many Of my critics will experience a change Of heart after becoming acquainted with the sum total of my mediaeval investigations.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work.

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