The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire In The West by Edward Gibbon
A.D.Scope Of Chapter V
Public sale of the empire to Didius Julianus by the Praetorian guards.-Clodinus Albinus in Britain, Pescennius Niger in Syria, and Septimus Severus in Pannonia, declare against the murderers of Pertinax. - Civil Wars and victory of Severus over his three rivals. - Relaxation of discipline,. - New maxims of government
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
193.Septimius Severus Declared Emperor by the Pannonian Legions
    Marches into Italy, Advances towards Rome
Distress of Julian
   His uncertain Conduct, Is deserted by the Praetorians,
Is 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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