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CONTENTS
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Character and Elevation of the Emperor Claudius 285
268 Death of Aureolus 286
Clemency and Justice of Claudius 287
He undertakes the Reformation of the Army 287
269 The Goths invade the Empire 288
Distress and Firmness of Claudius 289
His Victory over the Goths 289
270 Death of the Emperor, who Recommends Aurelian for his Successor 290
The Attempt and Fall of Quintilius 291
Origin and Services of Aurelian 291
Aurelian's successful Reign 292
His Severe Discipline 292
He concludes a Treaty with the Goths 293
He resigns to them the Province of Dacia 294
270 The Alemannic War 295
The Alemanni invade Italy 297
They are at last vanquished by Aurelian 297
271 Superstitious Ceremonies 298
Fortifications at Rome 299
271 Aurelian suppresses the two Usurpers 300
Succession of Usurpers in Gaul 300
271 The Reign and Defeat of Tetricus 301
272 Character of Zenobia 302
Her Beauty and Learning 302
Her Valour 303
She revenges her Husband's Death 303
She reigns over the East and Egypt 304
272 The Expedition of Aurelian 305
The Emperor defeats the Palmyrenians in the Battles of Antioch and Emesa 305
The State of Palmyra 306
It is besieged by Aurelian 307
273 Aurelian becomes Master of Zenobia and of the City 307
Behaviour of Zenobia 308
Rebellion and ruin of Palmyra 309
Aurelian suppresses the Rebellion of Firmus in Egypt 309
274 Triumph of Aurelian 310
His Treatment of Tetricus and Zenobia 311
His Magnificence and Devotion 312
He suppresses a Sedition at Rome 313
Observations upon it 313
Cruelty of Aurelian 314
275 He marches into the East, and is Assassinated 315


Conduct of the Army and Senate after the Death of Aurelian.—Reigns of Tacitus, Probus, Cams and his Sons

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Extraordinary Contest between the Army and the Senate for the Choice of an Emperor 317
275 A peaceful Interregnum of Eight Months 318