
21: Rome's Legacy and the Barbarian Kingdoms
The Fall of Rome Podcast
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Descent from the Gods and the Merovingian Dynasty
This chapter explores the descent of the Anglo-Saxon kings from the gods and the legend of Hengist and Horsa. It delves into the establishment of the Merovingian dynasty and the shifting structure of legitimacy within barbarian kingdoms, leading to Justinian's reconquest.
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