The Decline and Fall of the Ancient Triumph
Guy Halsall
This chapter argues that although victory remained absolutely central to royal ideals and imagery, there was a crucial change between the late Roman early medieval western worlds. Though key features (processions etc.) decisive shift of emphasis towards Christian celebration presided over by church; thanksgiving rather than praise; Old Testament imagery. It is argued phase this took place after Justinianic wars mid-sixth century. explained in terms renegotiation ideological bases power caused Justinian’s end Empire. In more mode thought, credit for not appropriately given mortal warriors, however skilful. Finally, developments nature ‘triumphal’ rulership are ascribed ‘geo-political’ West perhaps difference types warfare being waged.
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