New History of Spain

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