In episode 19 we dive into the reigns of Chindasuinth and Recceswinth, exploring ruthless purges, new laws, and the delicate balance of power between aristocratic factions in the Visigothic Kingdom of Toledo.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Hook 00:35 Chindasuinth’s Coup d’État 02:42 The Authoritarian Reign of Chindasuinth 09:12 The Liber Iudiciorum of Chindasuinth and Recceswinth 12:57 The Reign of Recceswinth 17:17 The Visigothic Military 24:05 The Verdict: The MoNo Model of Strong and Weak Kings 25:56 Outro