The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 1Methuen & Company, 1909 - Byzantine Empire |
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Page xxvi
... Death of Cleander Dissolute Pleasures of Commodus His Ignorance and low Sports Hunting of Wild Beasts Commodus Displays his Skill in the Amphitheatre Acts as a Gladiator ... ... His Infamy and Extravagance Conspiracy of his Domestics ...
... Death of Cleander Dissolute Pleasures of Commodus His Ignorance and low Sports Hunting of Wild Beasts Commodus Displays his Skill in the Amphitheatre Acts as a Gladiator ... ... His Infamy and Extravagance Conspiracy of his Domestics ...
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... Death of Niger and Albinus Cruel Consequences of the Civil Wars Animosity of Severus against the Senate The Wisdom and Justice of his Government General Peace and Prosperity Relaxation of Military Discipline New Establishment of the ...
... Death of Niger and Albinus Cruel Consequences of the Civil Wars Animosity of Severus against the Senate The Wisdom and Justice of his Government General Peace and Prosperity Relaxation of Military Discipline New Establishment of the ...
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... Death of Decius and his Son ... 251 Election of Gallus ... 252 Retreat of the Goths ... ... ... Gallus purchases Peace by the Payment of an annual Tribute Popular Discontent Gallus abandoned and slain 253 Victory and Revolt of Emilianus ...
... Death of Decius and his Son ... 251 Election of Gallus ... 252 Retreat of the Goths ... ... ... Gallus purchases Peace by the Payment of an annual Tribute Popular Discontent Gallus abandoned and slain 253 Victory and Revolt of Emilianus ...
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... Death of Aurelian A.D. 268 Aureolus invades Italy , is defeated , and besieged at Milan Death of Gallienus ... ... Character and Elevation of the Emperor Claudius 268 Death of Aureolus ... Clemency and Justice of Claudius He undertakes ...
... Death of Aurelian A.D. 268 Aureolus invades Italy , is defeated , and besieged at Milan Death of Gallienus ... ... Character and Elevation of the Emperor Claudius 268 Death of Aureolus ... Clemency and Justice of Claudius He undertakes ...
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... Death of the Emperor Tacitus ... ... Usurpation and Death of his Brother Florianus Their Family Subsists in Obscurity Character and Elevation of the Emperor Probus His Respectful Conduct towards the Senate Victories of Probus over the ...
... Death of the Emperor Tacitus ... ... Usurpation and Death of his Brother Florianus Their Family Subsists in Obscurity Character and Elevation of the Emperor Probus His Respectful Conduct towards the Senate Victories of Probus over the ...
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