Reign of Claudius — Defeat of the Goths
Victories, Triumph & Death of Aurelian
| AD | Event |
| 268 | Aureolus invades Italy, is defeated, & besieged at Milan; Death of Gallienus; Character & Elevation of the Emperor Claudius; Death of Aureolus; Clemency & Justice of Claudius; He undertakes the Reformation of the Army |
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| 269 | The Goths invade the Empire Distress & Firmness of Claudius His Victory over the Goths |
| 270 | Death of the Emperor, who Recommends Aurelian for his Successor; The attempt & Fall of Quintilius; Origin & Services of Aurelian; Aurelian's successful Reign; His Severe Discipline; He concludes a Treaty with the Goths; He resigns to them the Province of Dacia; Alemannic War; Alemanni invade Italy; vanquished by Aurelian |
| 271 | Superstitious Ceremonies;
Fortifications of Rome;
Aurelian suppresses the two Usurpers;
Succession of Usurpers in Gaul Reign & Defeat of Tetricus |
| 272 | Character of Zenobia; Her Beauty & Learning; Her Valour; She revenges her Husband's Death; She reigns over the East & Egypt; The Expedition of Aurelian; The Emperor defeats the Palmyrenians in the Battles of Antioch & Emesa; The State of Palmyra; It is besieged by Aurelian |
| 273 | Aurelian becomes Master of Zenobia, & of the City; Behaviour of Zenobia; Rebellion & Ruin of Palmyra; Aurelian suppresses the Rebellion of Firmus in Egypt |
| 274 | Triumph of Aurelian; His Treatment of Tetricus & Zenobia; His Magnificence & Devotion; He suppresses a Sedition at Rome; Observations upon it; Cruelty of Aurelian |
| 275 | Aurelian marches into the East, and is Assassinated |