| 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 |
| 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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