[gothic-l] Visigothic ethnic policy

[dirk at SMRA.CO.UK]

Hello all,

I noticed that most people on the list seemed to be more interested
in the early and earliest history of the Goths. However, I am trying
to gain some understanding of Visigothic attitudes to other ethnic
groups in the 7th century. Thus, as we know under King Sisebut (610-32
or so) the Visigoths aquired sad notorieity for becoming one of the
first European states to procecute the Jews on a large scale. I
suspect that the reason for this policy was a combination of religious
 fervour and economic interest. Is there any suggestion for the
latter? Sisebut is interestingly the first Visigothic king to issue
gold coins on exceptionally large scale. In fact, Tremisses of Sisebut
and his successor Suinthila make up some 90% of all 7th century
Visigothic coins. If anybody has some insights I would be interested
to discuss these issues.

cheers
Dirk



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