Battle of Adrianopol: a regular accident

The battle of Adrianopol, which occurred on August 9, 378, is undoubtedly one of the most iconic and dramatic events in Roman history. On this day, two seemingly implacable and wishing mutual destruction of forces came together: the Roman army under the command of Emperor Valent and Gotha with their allies, united led by Fritigere. What were the reasons for the warring parties? How did the opponents act on the battlefield? What led to the defeat of the Roman army? How did the outcome of this epoch -making battle affect the relationship between the Roman Empire and Barbarians? The reader will find answers to all these questions on the pages of the book proposed by his attention.