Classic Reprint Series: Goten oder Bulgaren

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This work critically examines the history of ancient Scythians, Thracians, and Macedonians, focusing on the Gots in Septimanien. It suggests that while there may have been a Romanization of the ruling class, this should not be viewed as the emergence of a distinct nation. The text discusses the disappearance of smaller nations, particularly the Gots, who arrived in Septimanien in the fourth century and were largely eradicated by the Catholic Inquisition by the thirteenth century. This disappearance is contrasted with the more mysterious fates of other groups like the Huns, Avars, and Bulgarians, whose exits from history are not well-documented. The author posits that the vanishing of smaller nations could occur through assimilation into larger, more culturally advanced populations. However, this does not adequately explain the complete disappearance of major ancient nations such as the Dacians, Scythians, and Thracians. The conclusion drawn is that these peoples have not truly vanished but rather that their historical traces have been lost. The aim of this study is to clarify the fates of these ancient groups and to uncover what ultimately happened to them.