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: Traces the earliest Romano-Gothic relations and the emergence of Gothic polities on the empire's margins.

: Designed as a "Key Conflict of Classical Antiquity," the text is aimed at students and general readers, offering a readable survey of contemporary research. Purchase Options Rome's Gothic Wars: From the Third Century to A...

: Details the entry of thousands of Goths into the empire in 376 CE, leading to the Battle of Adrianople in 378 CE—one of Rome's greatest military defeats, where the Emperor Valens was killed. : Traces the earliest Romano-Gothic relations and the

The narrative follows the evolution of the Goths not just as a "barbarian" threat, but as a group whose identity and politics were deeply intertwined with Roman imperial needs. The narrative follows the evolution of the Goths

Unlike traditional "barbarian" histories, Kulikowski emphasizes that Gothic identity was a product of Roman interactions. The book explores:

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: Addresses why modern historians' understanding of the Goths remains controversial and de-mystifies nationalist myths.