Imperial Brothers Valentinian, Valens and the Disaster at Adrianople |
|
| Author:
| Hughes, Ian |
| ISBN: | 978-1-84884-417-9 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Pen & Sword Books Limited
|
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $50.00 |
Book Description:
|
This book tackles the careers of the brother emperors, Valentinian and Valens. The Battle of Adrianople in 378, is often seen as the 'beginning of the end' for the Western Roman empire. This book traces the careers of both men, compares their achievements, and analyzes the extent to which they deserve the reputations handed down by history.
This book tackles the careers of the brother emperors, Valentinian and Valens. The Battle of Adrianople in 378, is often seen as the 'beginning of the end' for the Western Roman empire. This book traces the careers of both men, compares their achievements, and analyzes the extent to which they deserve the reputations handed down by history.