The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire XI

The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire by Edward Gibbon — In The West

Scope Of Chapter XI
Reign of Claudius. - Defeat of the Goths. - Victories, Triumph, and Death of Aurelian.
AD	Event
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