When did the "Res gestae" end, according to surviving documents?
378
385
391
400
Answer
The Res gestae, or "Deeds of the Emperors," is a collection of official documents that record the reign of Roman Emperors from Augustus to Honorius. The Res gestae is an important source for the study of Roman history, as it provides a firsthand account of the events of the period. The Res gestae ends in 378, with the death of Emperor Valens at the Battle of Adrianople.
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