The Barbarians History 103 Lisa M. Lane

A Migration, Not an Invasion

AD 500

Romans vs Barbarians Housing Villa Village

Personal Hygiene

The Women

Architecture

Leadership

Alaric at Athens: Barbarian King

Germanic Traditions: Law Salic Law (Franks) 1 . If any one have assaulted and plundered a freeman, and it be proved on him, he shall be sentenced to 2500 denars, which make 63 shillings. 2. If a Roman have plundered a Salian Frank, the above law shall be ordered. 3. But if a Frank have plundered a Roman, he shall be sentenced to 35 shillings. The Cash

The Witness

The Testimony

The Trial by Ordeal

The Role of Christianity Odoacer meets Monk Severinus Charlemagne Crowned 800

Germanic Values Courage Loyalty Justice Strength Family/Clan

Courage

Loyalty

Justice

Strength

Family/Clan

market towns, agricultural growth, knights in armor, Gothic cathedrals, Jewish merchants, industrial water power The Barbarian Contribution