The Germanic Successor States
Ian Wood
Abstract This chapter examines the history of Germanic successor states Roman Empire, explaining that it remains unclear whether territories were conquered or handed over to German barbarians because tribes not numerous enough have overthrown Empire militarily. It suggests overall image kingdoms is one a run-down version late and on much reduced scale. The also highlights fact while incomers brought new vitality western provinces, hard find can be genuinely described as Germanic.
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