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Battle of Andrinople or Adrianople (today Edirne in Turkey) on 9/08/378 (The Battle of Adrianople (9 August 378), sometimes known as the Battle of Hadrianopolis
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Battle of Andrinople or Adrianople (today Edirne in Turkey) on 9/08/378 (The Battle of Adrianople (9 August 378), sometimes known as the Battle of Hadrianopolis
ELD4962619 Battle of Andrinople or Adrianople (today Edirne in Turkey) on 9/08/378 (The Battle of Adrianople (9 August 378), sometimes known as the Battle of Hadrianopolis, was fought between an Eastern Roman army led by the Eastern Roman Emperor Valens and Gothic rebels (largely Thervings as well as Greutungs, Non-Gothic Alans, and various local rebels) led by Fritigern) Engraving from "Storia di Roma" by Francesco Bertolini; Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Andrinople or Adrianople (today Edirne in Turkey) on 9/08/378 (The Battle of Adrianople (9 August 378), sometimes known as the Battle of Hadrianopolis, was fought between an Eastern Roman army led by the Eastern Roman Emperor Valens and Gothic rebels (largely Thervings as well as Greutungs, Non-Gothic Alans, and various local rebels) led by Fritigern) Engraving from "Storia di Roma" by Francesco Bertolini); Photo © The Holbarn Archive
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This powerful engraving captures the intense and chaotic Battle of Adrianople, a pivotal moment in Roman history. On 9 August 378, Eastern Roman Emperor Valens led his army against Gothic rebels under the command of Fritigern in what would become one of the deadliest battles of antiquity.
The scene is filled with tension and drama as soldiers clash in fierce combat, their faces twisted in determination and fear. The artist's attention to detail brings this historic event to life, from the intricate armor worn by both sides to the billowing dust and smoke that obscures the battlefield.
As we gaze upon this print, we are transported back in time to witness firsthand the brutal struggle for power and survival. The outcome of this battle would have far-reaching consequences for the Roman Empire, ultimately leading to Valens' death and further destabilizing an already weakened state.
Through this image, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who fought on both sides, their bravery immortalized in ink on paper. It serves as a haunting reminder of the price paid for glory and conquest on that fateful day at Adrianople.
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