Scope Of Chapter 5
Fall In The West — from 'The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire' by Edward Gibbon

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
Septimius Severus Declared Emperor by the Pannonian Legions; Marches into Italy, Advances towards Rome
Distress of Julian—His uncertain Conduct; deserted by the Praetorians; 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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