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
ADEvent
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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