In the second half of the 4th century. p. R. H. The Roman “world” power was shocked by the invasion of the German tribe of the Goths, which almost led to its death. But over time, it was the Goths who were destined not only to fit into the ancient world, but also to become a decisive factor in its survival and preparation for the transition to the world of feudalism. A new book by Wolfgang Akunov tells about the fate of the Goths, who contributed to the creation of ancient Russian statehood. The book is published in the series “Documents and materials of the ancient and modern history of the Sovereign Military Order of the Temple of Jerusalem”, for the roots of chivalry go back to the Gothic era, the archetype of which was the Order of the Poor Companions of Christ and the Temple of Solomon.