Gothic Wars

The Gothic Wars were a series of conflicts in the late Roman Empire involving the Goths, a group of East Germanic tribes. Key wars include the Thuringian War and the conflicts against the Visigoths led by King Alaric in the early 5th century. These wars were marked by significant battles, such as the Battle of Adrianople in 378 AD, where the Romans suffered a major defeat. The conflicts contributed to the decline of Roman control in the western provinces and were pivotal in the transition from the Roman Empire to the European Middle Ages, as they reshaped the geopolitical landscape of the time.