| A.D. | Scope Of Chapter VI |
|---|---|
| The death of Severus.- Tyranny of Caracalla.-Usurpation of Macrinus. - Follies of Elagabalus. - Virtues of Alexander Severus. - Licentiousness of the Army. - General State of the Roman finances. | |
| Greatness and Discontent of Severus His Wife the Empress Julia Their two Sons, Caracalla and Geta Their mutual Aversion to each other Three Emperors | |
| 208. | The Caledonian War Fingal and his Heroes Contrast of the Caledonians and the Romans Ambition of Caracalla |
| 211. | Death of Severus, and Accession of his two Sons Jealousy and Hatred of the two Emperors Fruitless Negotiation for dividing the Empire between them |
| 212. | Murder of Geta Remorse and Cruelty of Caracalla Death of Papinian |
| 213. | His Tyranny extended over the whole Empire Relaxation of Discipline |
| 217. | Murder of Caracalla Imitation of Alexander Election and Character of Macrinus Discontent of the Senate Discontent of the Army Macrinus attempts a Reformation of the Army Death of the Empress Julia Education, Pretensions, and Revolt of Elagabalus, called at first Bassianus and Antoninus |
| 218. | Defeat and Death of Macrinus Elagabalus writes to the Senate |
| 219. | Picture of Elagabalus His Superstition, His profligate and effeminate Luxury, Contempt of Decency which distinguished the Roman Tyrants Discontents of the Army |
| 221. | Alexander Severus declared Caesar |
| 222. | Sedition of the Guards, and Murder of Elagabalus Accession of Alexander Severus Power of his Mother Mamaea His wise and moderate Administration Education and virtuous Temper of Alexander Journal of his ordinary Life |
| 222-235. | General Happiness of the Roman World Alexander refuses the Name of Antoninus He attempts to reform the Army Seditions of the Praetorian Guards, and Murder of Ulpian Danger of Dion Cassius Tumults of the Legions Firmness of the Emperor Defects of his Reign and Character Digression on the Finances of the Empire Establishment of the Tribute on Roman Citizens Abolition of the Tribute Tributes of the Provinces Of Asia, Egypt, Gaul, Africa, and Spain, Of the Isle of Gyarus Amount of the Revenue Taxes on Roman Citizens instituted by Augustus I. The Customs II The Excise III Tax on Legacies and Inheritances Suited to the Laws and Manners Regulations of the Emperors Edict of Caracalla The Freedom of the City given to all Provincials for the purpose of Taxation Temporary Reduction of the Tribute Consequences of the universal Freedom of Rome |
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