Visigothic rule History of Spain



visigothic hispania , regional divisions in 700, prior muslim conquest


the proximity of visigothic kingdoms mediterranean , continuity of western mediterranean trade, though in reduced quantity, supported visigothic culture. arian visigothic nobility kept apart local catholic population. visigothic ruling class looked constantinople style , technology while rivals of visigothic power , culture catholic bishops – , brief incursion of byzantine power in córdoba.


spanish catholic religion coalesced during time. period of rule visigothic kingdom saw spread of arianism briefly in spain. councils of toledo debated creed , liturgy in orthodox catholicism, , council of lerida in 546 constrained clergy , extended power of law on them under blessings of rome. in 587, visigothic king @ toledo, reccared, converted catholicism , launched movement in spain unify various religious doctrines existed in land. put end dissension on question of arianism. (for additional information period, see history of roman catholicism in spain.)


the visigoths inherited late antiquity sort of feudal system in spain, based in south on roman villa system , in north drawing on vassals supply troops in exchange protection. bulk of visigothic army composed of slaves, raised countryside. loose council of nobles advised spain s visigothic kings , legitimized rule responsible raising army, , upon consent king able summon soldiers.


the impact of visigothic rule not felt on society @ large, , not compared vast bureaucracy of roman empire; tended rule barbarians of mild sort, uninterested in events of nation , economy, working personal benefit, , little literature remains period. did not, until period of muslim rule, merge spanish population, preferring remain separate, , indeed visigothic language left faintest mark on modern languages of iberia.


the visible effect depopulation of cities moved countryside. while country enjoyed degree of prosperity when compared famines of france , germany in period, visigoths felt little reason contribute welfare, permanency, , infrastructure of people , state. contributed downfall, not count on loyalty of subjects when moors arrived in 8th century.








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