| Proportion of the Military Force to the Number of the People–The Praetorian Guards – Their Institution,Their Camp, Strength & Confidence, Their specious claims– They offer the Empire to Sale | |
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| 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, & Pannonia, declare against Julian ; Clodius Albinus in Britain, Pescennius Niger in Syria, Pannonia & 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 & executed by Order of the Senate ; Disgrace of the Praetorian Guards–Funeral & Apotheosis of Pertinax |
| 193 - 197 | Success of Severus against Niger & 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 & Albinus–Cruel Consequences of the Civil Wars; Animosity of Severus against the Senate – The Wisdom & Justice of his Government; General Peace & 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 |