Scenarios about 'valens'
The Roman Emperor Valens who ruled the Eastern Roman Empire from 364 to 378 CE, ending with his death at the Battle of Adrianople against Gothic forces. His reign was marked by religious controversies regarding Arianism, conflicts with the Sassanid Empire, and fateful decisions regarding Gothic refugees that ultimately led to one of Rome's most devastating military defeats. In alternate history scenarios, Valens' reign represents a critical turning point where different handling of the Gothic crisis could have significantly altered the trajectory of the Roman Empire.
What If the Battle of Adrianople Was Won by Rome?
Exploring how world history would have unfolded if the Eastern Roman Empire had defeated the Goths at Adrianople in 378 CE, potentially preventing the fall of the Western Empire.