Valentinian, Valens, and the Disaster at Adrianople: A History of the Battle that Changed the Roman Empire

The Battle of Adrianople was a decisive victory for the Goths over the Romans in 378 AD. The battle marked the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire in the west. This book tells the story of the battle, from the political and military events that led up to it, to the battle itself, and to the aftermath of the battle.

Imperial Brothers: Valentinian, Valens and the Disaster at Adrianople

by Jennie Hall

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The book is written by a leading expert on the battle, and it is based on the latest scholarship. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire or the history of warfare.

Chapter 1: The Political and Military Events that Led to the Battle of Adrianople

The first chapter of the book provides an overview of the political and military events that led up to the Battle of Adrianople. The chapter begins with a discussion of the reign of Emperor Valentinian I, who ruled the Roman Empire from 364 to 375 AD. Valentinian was a strong and capable emperor who restored some stability to the empire after a period of chaos. However, he was also a ruthless and intolerant ruler who alienated many of his subjects.

The chapter then discusses the reign of Emperor Valens, who succeeded Valentinian in 375 AD. Valens was a weak and indecisive ruler who was unable to control the empire effectively. His reign was marked by a series of military disasters, including the Battle of Adrianople.

The chapter concludes with a discussion of the rise of the Goths, who were a Germanic people who lived in the northern regions of the Roman Empire. The Goths had been migrating into the empire for centuries, and they had become increasingly restless under Roman rule. In 376 AD, the Goths revolted against the Romans, and they began to ravage the countryside.

Chapter 2: The Battle of Adrianople

The second chapter of the book provides a detailed account of the Battle of Adrianople. The chapter begins with a description of the Roman army, which was commanded by Emperor Valens. The Roman army was a large and well-equipped force, but it was not well-trained or disciplined.

The chapter then describes the Gothic army, which was commanded by Fritigern. The Gothic army was smaller than the Roman army, but it was more mobile and better-trained. The Goths were also more motivated, as they were fighting for their freedom and their homeland.

The chapter concludes with a description of the battle itself. The battle was fought on August 9, 378 AD, near the city of Adrianople. The Romans attacked the Goths in a series of frontal assaults, but they were unable to break through the Gothic defenses. The Goths then counterattacked, and they routed the Roman army.

Chapter 3: The Aftermath of the Battle of Adrianople

The third chapter of the book discusses the aftermath of the Battle of Adrianople. The battle was a complete disaster for the Romans. They lost over 30,000 men, including Emperor Valens himself. The battle also marked the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire in the west.

The chapter discusses the political and military consequences of the battle. The battle weakened the empire and made it more vulnerable to attack from other barbarian tribes. The battle also led to the division of the empire into two halves, the Western Roman Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire.

The chapter concludes with a discussion of the legacy of the Battle of Adrianople. The battle is still studied today by military historians, and it is considered to be one of the most important battles in the history of warfare.

The Battle of Adrianople was a decisive victory for the Goths over the Romans in 378 AD. The battle marked the beginning of the end of the Roman Empire in the west. This book tells the story of the battle, from the political and military events that led up to it, to the battle itself, and to the aftermath of the battle.

The book is written by a leading expert on the battle, and it is based on the latest scholarship. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Roman Empire or the history of warfare.

Imperial Brothers: Valentinian, Valens and the Disaster at Adrianople

by Jennie Hall

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	31441 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	402 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE