A Captivating Guide to the Ostrogoths: A Group of Germanic Peoples Who Invaded Italy and Ruled

History of the Lombards: A Captivating Guide to a Group of Germanic Peoples Who Invaded Italy and Ruled Large Areas of the Italian Peninsula

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The Ostrogoths were a group of Germanic peoples who emerged from the eastern Baltic Sea region in the 3rd century CE. They were part of the larger Gothic confederation and were closely related to the Visigoths. The Ostrogoths migrated westward and eventually settled in the Roman province of Pannonia (modern-day Hungary). In the 5th century, they invaded Italy under the leadership of Theodoric the Great and established a kingdom that lasted for over a century.

Theodoric the Great and the Ostrogothic Kingdom

Theodoric the Great was the most famous and successful ruler of the Ostrogoths. He was a brilliant military leader and a skilled statesman. Under his leadership, the Ostrogoths conquered most of Italy and established a kingdom that rivaled the Eastern Roman Empire. Theodoric was a tolerant ruler who allowed his Roman subjects to practice their own religion and laws. He also promoted education and the arts, and his court was a center of learning.

The Ostrogoths and the Eastern Roman Empire

The Ostrogoths were constantly at war with the Eastern Roman Empire, which sought to reconquer Italy. In the 6th century, the Eastern Roman emperor Justinian I launched a massive campaign to reconquer Italy. The Ostrogoths were defeated and their kingdom was destroyed. The last Ostrogothic king, Totila, was killed in battle in 552 CE.

The Ostrogoths and the Italian Renaissance

The Ostrogoths had a significant impact on the Italian Renaissance. Their rule introduced new artistic and architectural styles to Italy, and their patronage of the arts helped to revive classical learning. The Ostrogoths also left behind a rich legacy of literature, including the epic poem "Beowulf."

The Ostrogoths were a fascinating and complex people who played a major role in the history of Italy. Their invasion and rule of Italy had a profound impact on the country's culture, politics, and economy. The Ostrogoths are remembered today as a powerful and influential Germanic people who helped to shape the course of European history.

Additional Resources

* [The Ostrogoths](https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ostrogoth) on Encyclopedia Britannica * [The Ostrogoths in Italy](https://www.ancient.eu/Ostrogoths_in_Italy/) on Ancient History Encyclopedia * [Theodoric the Great](https://www.roman-empire.net/emperors/theodoric.html) on Roman Empire Net

History of the Lombards: A Captivating Guide to a Group of Germanic Peoples Who Invaded Italy and Ruled Large Areas of the Italian Peninsula

by Captivating History

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