There was a time - sometime in the sixth century - when it looked like everything was moving in the direction of the Franks. Their kingdom was one of the strongest in Europa and had overcome the Roman remnant at Noviodunum to get there. It sure looked like the Continent was ripe for a long period of Frankish dominion. And yet, today the Franks are a footnote in the history books.
Why didn't the Franks stick? And what has to be done to get a lasting Frankish dominion? How far can we get if we try to wank the Franks, in other words?