| A.D. | Scope Of Chapter V |
|---|---|
| Proportion of the Military Force to the Number of the People—The Praetorian Guards—Their Institution,Their Camp, Strength and Confidence,Their specious claims—They offer the Empire to Sale | |
| 193 | It is purchased by Julian; Julian is acknowledged by the Senate; Takes possession of the Palace The public Discontent—The Armies of Britain, Syria, and Pannonia, declare against Julian Clodius Albinus in Britain, Pescennius Niger in Syria, Pannonia and Dalmatia Septimius Severus Declared Emperor by the Pannonian Legions Marches into Italy, Advances towards Rome Distress of Julian—His uncertain Conduct; deserted by the Praetorians condemned and executed by Order of the Senate Disgrace of the Praetorian Guards—Funeral and Apotheosis of Pertinax |
| 193-197 |
Success of Severus against Niger and against Albinus—Conduct of the two Civil Wars Arts of Severus; Towards Niger, Towards Albinus Event of the Civil Wars Decided by one or two Battles—Siege of Byzantium 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 Praetorian Guards— The Office of Praetorian Prefect The Senate oppressed by military Despotism— New Maxims of the Imperial Prerogative |
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