HIST 2A Lecture 16: World History Lecture 11_30_16
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Final readings 11-17 lecture 12-16 look back at the first slide, get lecture. Group categories in this time simpler and more specific. After 500 ce, still have united roman east in byzantine empire. Germanic people that crossed over rhine in 4th cen. Carved out own kingdom with disintegration of power in the. Successful in gaining much land in southern and eastern france. Was an arian christian, believed that jesus christ was mortal. Made decision to convert to roman catholicism. Many of his inhabitants followed roman catholicism. As soon as he adopted this religion, he found more success because of the assistance of roman inhabitants. Eventually see 4 different kings with own capitals in. Kings give their supporters land for continuing support of dynasty. Allowed to stay on this land forever, onto further generations. Some land belongs to peasants, work for manor. Manor lord has control over all people that live there, acts as a judge and settles disputes.
