The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon

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Scope Of Chapter XI. A.D.
268

• Aureolus invades Italy, is defeated, and besieged at Milan
• Death of Gallienus
• Character and Elevationof the Emperor Claudius
• Death of Aureolus
• Clemency and Justice of Claudius
• He undertakes the Reformation of the Army

269

• The Goths invade the Empire
• Distress and Firmness of Claudius
• His Victory over the Goths

270

• Death of the Emperor, who Recommends Aurelian for his Successor.
• The attempt and Fall of Quintilius
• Origin and Services of Aurelian
• Aurelian's successful Reign
• His Severe Discipline
• He concludes a Treaty with the Goths
• He resigns to them the Province of Dacia
• The Alemannic War
• The Alemanni invade Italy
• They are at last vanquished by Aurelian

271

• Superstitious Ceremonies
• Fortifications of Rome
• Aurelian suppresses the two Usurpers
• Succession of Usurpers in Gaul
• The Reign and Defeat of Tetricus

272

• Character of Zenobia
• Her Beauty and Learning
• Her Valour
• She revenges her Husband's Death
• She reigns over the East and Egypt
• The Expedition of Aurelian
• The Emperor defeats the Palmyrenians in the Battles of Antioch and Emesa
• The State of Palmyra
• It is besieged by Aurelian

273

• Aurelian becomes Master of Zenobia, and of the City
• Behaviour of Zenobia
• Rebellion and Ruin of Palmyra
• Aurelian suppresses the Rebellion of Firmus in Egypt

274

• Triumph of Aurelian
• His Treatment of Tetricus and Zenobia
• His Magnificence and Devotion
• He suppresses a Sedition at Rome
• Observations upon it
• Cruelty of Aurelian

275

• He marches into the East, and is Assassinated

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