The Battle of Adrianople and the Barbarian Invasions in the Roman Empire

💥The Battle of Adrianople marked the beginning of the barbarian invasions in the Roman Empire.

🛡️The aftermath of the battle led to a radical shift in how the Roman Empire engaged with the barbarian tribes.

💰The Roman Empire had a centralized and statist economy with high taxes and state control over trade.

⚔️The Roman army accounted for 90% of the budget and played a crucial role in maintaining imperial power.

🏛️Emperors relied on the military for stability and governance, taking on roles typically assigned to other institutions.

⚔️The Goths were described as a warlike people who raided Roman lands.

🌍Gothic incursions often ended in failure as the vast Roman Empire struggled to respond effectively.

🕵️The Goths deceived the Romans by posing as Christians to gain entry into the empire, sparking controversy.

💔The Gothic betrayal and subsequent conflicts escalated, leading to unrest and slave trading.