Totila and the Lucanian Peasants: Procopius Goth. 3.22.20

When the senators order their tenants not to fight against the Ostrogoths, promising τἀγαθά of their landlords, the word means "blessings," and not "fields" or "revenues," the revolutionary policy usually claimed for Totila.

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Published inGreek, Roman and Byzantine studies Vol. 61; no. 1; p. 73
Main Author Cristini, Marco
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Cambridge Duke University 01.01.2021
Subjects
6th century
Kings
Landlord tenant relations
Peasants
Rents
Revenue
Totila, King of the Ostrogoths (?-552)
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Summary:When the senators order their tenants not to fight against the Ostrogoths, promising τἀγαθά of their landlords, the word means "blessings," and not "fields" or "revenues," the revolutionary policy usually claimed for Totila.
ISSN:0017-3916
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