As a mature reader, I had to chuckle at Captivating History's attempt to explain "Goth" to younger readers. Separating the Goths (to be discussed in this book) from 'angsty teenagers wearing dark makeup" was a hoot.
Goth history is complicated because they were both enemies and allies of the Roman empire. Essentially, Goths were Germanic peoples that invaded the Roman Empire. The Ostrogoths (eastern Goths) sacked Rome (in 410) and created a kingdom in Italy. Western Goths (Visigoths), not to be outdone, handed Attila the Hun his first defeat. The Visigoths also created a kingdom in Spain.
Interestingly enough, these two tribes were the same peoples, distinct from each other, even though they shared rulers at times. The only reason we have information about the Goths is because of Wulfila. He was a Goth who invented the first Gothic alphabet and then translated the Bible from Greek to Goth.
Goth history is complicated because they were both enemies and allies of the Roman empire. Essentially, Goths were Germanic peoples that invaded the Roman Empire. The Ostrogoths (eastern Goths) sacked Rome (in 410) and created a kingdom in Italy. Western Goths (Visigoths), not to be outdone, handed Attila the Hun his first defeat. The Visigoths also created a kingdom in Spain.
Interestingly enough, these two tribes were the same peoples, distinct from each other, even though they shared rulers at times. The only reason we have information about the Goths is because of Wulfila. He was a Goth who invented the first Gothic alphabet and then translated the Bible from Greek to Goth.
