Theoderic's Edict

Theoderic's Edict was a legal decree issued by the Ostrogothic king Theoderic the Great around 487 AD, which aimed to regulate social and economic relations in Italy. It emphasized fairness and justice, protecting property rights and ensuring peace among different groups, including Romans and Goths. The edict also promoted Christian values, asked for moral conduct, and sought to maintain stability in the kingdom. Essentially, it was one of the earliest efforts to establish a unified legal framework in post-Roman Italy, balancing traditional Roman laws with Gothic customs to govern diverse populations.