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

Scope Of Chapter XIV.
Troubles after the abdication of Diocletian. - Death of Constantius. - Elevation of Constantine and Maxentius. - Six emperors at the same time. - Death of Maximian and Galerius. - Victories of Constantine over Maxentius and Licinius. - Re-union of the empire under the authority of Constantine
AD Event 305-323 Period of Civil Wars and Confusion Character and Situation of Constantius — Of Galerius The two Caesars, Severus and Maximin: Ambition of Galerius disappointed by two Revolutions 274 Birth, Education, and Escape of Constantine 306 Death of Constantius, and Elevation of Constantine He is acknowledged by Galerius, who gives him only the Title of Caesar, and that of Augustus to Severus The Brothers and Sisters of Constantine Discontent of the Romans at the Apprehension of Taxes Maxentius declared Emperor at Rome —Maximian reassumes the Purple 307 Defeat and Death of Severus Maximian gives his Daughter Fausta, and the Title of Augustus, to Constantine Galerius invades Italy —His Retreat Elevation of Licinius to the Rank of Augustus —Elevation of Maximin 308 Six Emperors —Misfortunes of Maximian 310 His Death 311 Death of Galerius —His Dominion shared between Maximin and Licinius 306-312 Administration of Constantine and Maxentius Tyranny of Maxentius in Italy and Africa	AD Event 312 Civil War between Constantine and Maxentius Preparations —Constantine passes the Alps Battle of Turin —Siege and Battle of Verona Indolence and Fears of Maxentius Victory of Constantine near Rome His Reception —and conduct at Rome 313 His Alliance with Licinius War between Maximin and Licinius The Defeat of Maximin — and death Cruelty of Licinius Unfortunate Fate of the Empress Valeria and her Mother 314 Quarrel between Constantine and Licinius First Civil War between them Battle of Cybalis —Battle of Mardia —Treaty of Peace 315-323 General Peace and Laws of Constantine 322 The Gothic War 323 Second Civil War between Constantine and Licinius Battle of Hadrianople Siege of Byzantium, and Naval Victory of Crispus Battle of Chrysopolis Submission and Death of Licinius 324 Reunion of the Empire

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