A history of Ancient Rome concerning the three short-lived emperors of A.D. 69, Galba, Otho and Vitellius, and the three emperors of the succeeding Flavian dynasty (Vespasian, 69-79; Titus, 79-81; and Domitian, 81-96). Originally twelve or fourteen books in length, the Histories survive to the extent of the first four and a portion of the fifth, covering the 'Year of the Four Emperors' A.D. 69, and some nine months of A.D. 70.
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| Book | Contents | |
| 1 | Setting of the Story | 1-11 |
|---|---|---|
| Murder of Galba | 12-50 | |
| Vitellian Advance | 51-90 | |
| 2 | Flavian Caution | 1-10 |
| 1st Battle of Cremona | 11-45 | |
| Otho's Suicide | 46-56 | |
| Vitellius in Northern Italy | 57-73 | |
| Vespasian Emperor | 74-86 | |
| Rome under Vitellius | 87-101 | |
| 3 | 2nd Battle of Cremona | 1-35 |
| World Convulsed | 36-48 | |
| March on Rome | 49-86 | |
| 4 | A Divided Senate | 1-11 |
| Civilis Revolts | 12-37 | |
| New Year, A.D.70 | 38-53 | |
| Rhineland Recovered | 54-80 | |
| Signs and Wonders | 81-86 | |
| 5 | The Jews | 1-13 |
| Collapse of Civilis | 14-26 | |