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The History of the Roman Empire has been written expansively by Gibbons in his authoritative and exhaustive text, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. This history extols the victories and defeats of the individual Emperors as they elevate and then decimate the Roman Empire. Even though this book is very thorough, it devotes a mere four pages to the period of the Goths. The Goths, however, deserve much more than an afterthought, which is where Enemies of Ancient Rome: The Goths, comes in. Inside this historical account of the Goths from the time they enter the historical record roughly 100 years BCE to their last mentions in the timeline around 700 CE. Inside you will learn how the Goths brought sharpened iron weapons to the armament of the Romans, how they survived as traders and tinkers, bringing foreign goods to the citizens of the empire. Learn how the Goths controlled the overland trade and the fur trade, making them rich and prosperous. Under cruel and inhumane circumstances, the Goths overcame and endured for centuries, sometimes in the service of Rome, and sometimes as rulers of their own empires. The Goths were strong and clever, with a military strength and endurance that surpassed the Romans but they were also progressive, they treated all the religions fairly and even let women fight on the front lines. They were even ultimately responsible for the conversion of Spain to the Catholic Church. Within these pages are the stories of the incredible Goths, their people, and their history. If you want to know more about these strong and incredible people, download this book now.