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| − | The term '''vandal''' derives from the pre-modern [[Germany|Germanic]] tribe which invaded the [[Roman Empire]] in the late 5th Century A.D. Vandals took up key positions in North Africa, including the [[bishop|bishopric]] of [[Hippo]], erstwhile seat of [[Augustine]]. Later, the Vandals were expelled by the armies of [[Belisarius]] under the [[Byzantine]] emperor [[Justinian]].
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| − | ==Modern Application==
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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 himself. Typically a [[misdemeanor]], acts of vandalism are infringements upon social wellbeing and repose.
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| − | 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>
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| − | ==References==
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| − | [[Category:Roman History]]
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