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- The Goths were not solely barbarians, but a Roman army seeking integration and a position within the Empire.
- The sack of Rome in 410 AD by the Goths was a result of political turmoil, failed negotiations, and Stilico's absence in managing them.
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The Goths' Entry and Rebellion
The Goths entered the Roman Empire in 376 AD, mismanaged by corrupt Romans, leading to rebellion and a defeat of Valens in the Battle of Adrian Opal. Despite surrendering in 382, they were settled on farmland, joined the Roman army, and integrated into the military structure.
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