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| − | Like the term '''[[Goth]]''', also derived from a Germanic tribal name, "vandal" has taken on a modern context. In western culture, a "vandal" is one who defaces property not belonging to herself. Typically a [[misdemeanor]], acts of vandalism are infringements upon social wellbeing and repose. | + | Like the term '''[[Goth]]''', also derived from a Germanic tribal name, "vandal" has taken on a modern context. In western culture, a "vandal" is one who defaces property not belonging to him or herself. Typically a [[misdemeanor]], acts of vandalism are infringements upon social wellbeing and repose. |
This traces back to the Vandal sacking of Rome in 455 A.D. which went on for two weeks.<ref>Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979, Pg. 176</ref> | This traces back to the Vandal sacking of Rome in 455 A.D. which went on for two weeks.<ref>Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979, Pg. 176</ref> | ||
Revision as of 18:56, September 15, 2008
Origins
The term vandal derives from the pre-modern Germanic tribe which invaded the Roman Empire in the late 5th Century A.D. Vandals took up key positions in North Africa, including the bishopric of Hippo, erstwhile seat of Augustine. Later, the Vandals were expelled by the armies of Belisarius under the Byzantine emperor Justinian.
Modern Application
Like the term Goth, also derived from a Germanic tribal name, "vandal" has taken on a modern context. In western culture, a "vandal" is one who defaces property not belonging to him or herself. Typically a misdemeanor, acts of vandalism are infringements upon social wellbeing and repose.
This traces back to the Vandal sacking of Rome in 455 A.D. which went on for two weeks.[1]
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Military History, Dupuy & Dupuy, 1979, Pg. 176
