Special Topics in European History

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Romanitas

The cultural identity and practices of the Roman people, which continued in various forms after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

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Visigoths

A Germanic tribe that became a dominant power in the Roman Empire, later establishing a kingdom in what is now Spain.

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Elective Monarchy

A system of governance where leaders are chosen by a vote, often leading to the selection of individuals seen as weak or non-threatening.

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Third Council of Toledo

A significant meeting in 589 where the Visigoths converted to Nicene Christianity, affirming the unity of their faith with that of Rome.

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Liber Ludiciorum

The Visigothic Code, a legal code that abolished legal differences between groups and was inspired by Roman law, Christian principles, and Germanic customs.

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Common Christianity

The shared Christian faith among the Visigoths and Romans, marked by theological debates and the adoption of Nicene beliefs by the Visigoths.

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Odoacer

The Germanic leader who rejected the imperial crown and ruled Italy independently, signifying a shift in power from the Roman Empire.

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Isidore of Seville

A prominent scholar and historian who preserved Roman texts and contributed to the intellectual life of the Visigothic period.

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Cultural Blend

The combination of Roman and Germanic traditions that characterized the Visigothic period after the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

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Umayyad invasion of 711

The conquest of the Visigothic kingdom by Islamic leaders, leading to significant changes in the cultural and political landscape of the region.