| AD | Event |
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| 268 | Aureolus invades Italy, is defeated, and besieged at Milan;
Death of Gallienus;
Character and Elevation of the Emperor Claudius;
Death of Aureolus;
Clemency and Justice of Claudius;
He undertakes the Reformation of the Army |
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| 269 | The Goths invade the Empire;
Distress and Firmness of Claudius;
His Victory over the Goths |
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| 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;
Alemannic War; Alemanni invade Italy; vanquished by Aurelian |
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| 271 | Superstitious Ceremonies;
Fortifications of Rome;
Aurelian suppresses the two Usurpers;
Succession of Usurpers in Gaul;
Reign and Defeat of Tetricus |
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| AD | Event |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 275 | — He marches into the East, and is Assassinated |
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