| Scope Of Chapter XXIV. | |
|---|---|
| Residence of Julian at Antioch.- His successful expedition against the Persians. - Passage of the Tigris. - The retreat and death of Julian. - Election of Jovian. -He saves the Roman army by a disgraceful treaty.— The Caesars of Julian | |
| AD | Event |
| 362 | He resolves to march against the Persians Julian proceeds from Constantinople to Antioch Licentious Manners of the People of Antioch Their Aversion to Julian Scarcity of Corn, and public Discontent Julian composes a Satire against Antioch |
| 344-390 | The Sophist Libanius |
| 363 | March of Julian to the Euphrates His Design of invading Persia Disaffection of the King of Armenia Military Preparations Julian enters the Persian Territories His March over the Desert of Mesopotamia His Success Description of Assyria Invasion of Assyria Siege of Perisabor Siege of Maogamalcha Personal Behaviour of Julian He transports his Fleet from the Euphrates to the Tigris Passage of the Tigris, and Victory of the Romans Situation and Obstinacy of Julian . He burns his Fleet Marches against Sapor Retreat and Distress of the Roman Army Julian is mortally wounded Death of Julian Election of the Emperor Jovian Danger and Difficulty of the Retreat Negotiation and Treaty of Peace The Weakness and Disgrace of Jovian He continues his Retreat to Nisibis Universal Clamour against the Treaty of Peace Jovian evacuates Nisibis, and restores the five Provinces to the Persians Reflections on the Death of Julian On his Funeral |
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