ML100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Theudebert I, Warrior Kings, Rex (Title)
Document Summary
Barbarians rarely to blame, but were seen as neighbours= most effective relationships (cultural/tradition transferred) Mausoleum of theodoric- sent to italy after things settle in the east during the late 5 th century. Viewed as a magister militant and viewed as risky to have around. Theo beseeches odoacer and agrees to share power for a month and then kills him. Eastern emperor"s plan doesn"t work and theo rules it himself as the ostrogothic. Theo 10 year hostage in constantinople (given as a peace settlement) - treated very well though if ransom is paid. Grows enamoured with roman culture and is born-again. o didn"t make many changes. Even though theo was gothic, romans support him. Building program and annona (corn and grain- urban provisions). Arranged marriage relations with neighbours and is good with visogoths. 500- visits rome to celebrate anniversary of trechanalia.
