HI101 Lecture : a Sept 16
Document Summary
The huns were in fact not the barbarians portrayed in art, and in the popular modern conception of them. Had thick blood, were strong and brave but dumb (according to thoughts at time) Clever, but close to the sun and makes the blood go to the head making them volatile, tricksters. Writers can talk about them like noble savages (don"t have vices of too much civilization) Or can be talked about that barbarians are inferior and frowned upon. Romanitas (have roman culture)/ civilitas (living according to law) Being roman not about ethnicity, rose from conquest. Make people you conquer have an investment in rome. Actually happened over 400 years may in 100-500ce. Only history we have is through roman eyes. Not represent properly, but not barbarians so use this term. Gregory of tours ten books of histories or histry of franks. Writers raised with views of personal investment in roman ruins, northern.
