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Goths in the Fourth Century (Liverpool University Press - Translated Texts for Historians)

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One of the "Translated Texts for Historians" series from Liverpool University Press, the book consists of seven chapters: Gregory Thaumaturgis' letter concerning the Pontic raids of the third century, Themistius' Orations 8 and 10 which concern the Goths, an overview of Gothic cemetaries, a martyrology of St. Saba, writings concerning the life of Ulfila, writings concerning the Gothic Bible, and selections from the Gothic Bible. None of the texts presented are otherwise available in English and this is an invaluable text for those with a sincere interest in the Goths.

In short, reading these texts and the very well presented critical notes which accompany them gives a much better impression and understanding of the Romans' views of the Goths. It leads to a more critical reading of Wolfram and the authors clearly point out where Wolfram erred in his "History of the Goths." It's a pity that this book is out of print since no one serious about German or Gothic studies in the later Roman Empire should be without it. The authors have provided a great resource worth searching for.