Medieval Italy
Gone Medieval
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The Roman Empire's Transition to Successor States
This chapter explores the transition from the Western Roman Empire to successor states, focusing on key figures like Odoakar and Theodoric the Great who maintained Roman traditions. It discusses the complexities of the barbarian invasions, particularly Theodoric's integration of Roman officials and systems. The narrative extends to the invasion of the Lombards in 568, examining their motivations for settling in Italy and the subsequent conflicts with the Byzantines and Franks.
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