Roman and Christian Narratives of Barbarian History

This book offers an expansive exploration of the interactions between the Roman world and the so-called "barbarian" peoples from the fall of the Western Roman Empire through the emergence of medieval Europe. It examines the Christian narratives of barbarian history, from the Roman and Christian perspectives on invasions and migrations, to the integration of barbarian rulers into Christian kingship. The work tracks the complex process of conversion, cultural adaptation, and political consoli...