The Roman Empire and the legal status of the Visigoths: the context of the lower Danube War of 365-369

Viktor Melnyk

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The author in his academic paper offers an in-depth analysis of the most important historical events related to the battle that occurred in 369 in Upper and Lower Dacia, between the Roman troops under the leadership of Emperor Valentus and the Visigoths led by Athanaric. The academic paper considers the consequences of this event, including the conclusion of a peace treaty and its impact on future relations between the parties. The author emphasizes the key role of diplomatic efforts made by Master Victor and the military commander Arinthaeus in reaching a compromise and concluding an agreement. A detailed analysis of the terms of the treaty, such as the return of the Visigoths under the authority of Constantinople and the obligations to support the Gothic federates, is presented to readers in the context of their impact on the economy and politics of the region. In conclusion, the author addresses Emperor Valentine’s next steps, including the triumph in Constantinople and the granting of the title “Gothic” by the Roman Senate. The academic paper provides a unique perspective on the interaction between the Roman Empire and the barbarians, identifying important aspects of their interaction and the impact on the historical picture of Eastern Europe. The purpose of the present academic paper is to study the history of the events of 365-369 in the context of the “Lower Danube War”, as well as the nature of the fighting in Dacia between the Roman troops and the Visigoths, to raise the issue of the impact of the conflict on the political and economic situation, to compare various sources.
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Melnyk, V. (2024). The Roman Empire and the legal status of the Visigoths: the context of the lower Danube War of 365-369. Multidisciplinary Reviews, 7, 2024spe015. https://doi.org/10.31893/multirev.2024spe015

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[2] Braichevsky, M. Yu. (1988). The Establishment of Christianity in Rus. Naukova dumka. http://irbis-nbuv.gov.ua/ulib/item/ukr0000013287. Accessed on March 28, 2024.

[3] Braichevsky, M. Yu. (2009). Khaozaria and Rus. Askold the King of Kyiv. http://irbis-nbuv.gov.ua/ulib/item/ukr0000013191. Accessed on March 28, 2024.

[4] Dindorf, W. (1832). Themistius, Themistii orationes ex codice mediolanensi. https://onlinebooks.library.upenn.edu/webbin/book/lookupname?key=Dindorf%2C%20Wilhelm%2C%201802%2D1883. Accessed on March 28, 2024.

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[6] Egri, M. (2014). Enemy at the gates? Interactions between Dacians and Romans in the 1st century AD. The edges of the Roman world, 172-193.

[7] Eutropius: Historiae Romanae Breviarium (Abridgment of Roman History). (2003). Translated with an introduction and commentary by HW Bird. Liverpool University. https://www.tertullian.org/fathers/eutropius_breviarium_0_eintro.htm. Accessed on March 28, 2024.

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[17] Polonska-Vasylenko, N. (1976). History of Ukraine. (Vol 2). Ukrainian Publishing House. https://diasporiana.org.ua/wp-content/uploads/books/13788/file.pdf. Accessed on March 28, 2024.

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