The following points highlight the seven known Barbarian Kingdoms of Italy:- 1. Kingdom of the Ostrogoths 2. Kingdom of the Visigoths 3. Kingdom of the Burgundians 4. Kingdom of the Vandals 5. Kingdom of the Lombards 6. Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms in Britain 7. The Frankish Kingdom. Barbarian Kingdom # 1. Kingdom of the Ostrogoths: Upon Odoacer's assumption of power after deposing [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Barbarians and the Roman Empire. Meaning of Barbarians: At the very outset it is necessary to understand the meaning of the word Barbarian in relation to the Roman Empire and the, Romans. Although it was customary to dub the Goths, Vandals, Franks, etc., as Barbarians, yet the term was used in no [...]
Theodoric's life and activities represent a rare and commendable example of a barbarian who sheathed his sword in the pride of victory and the prime of life, and gave himself to the task of civil government for abiding peace and prosperity of Italy. The victory of Theodoric had spread a general alarm in the West but the peaceful intentions, the [...]