Manners of the Pastoral Nations-Progress of the Huns, from China to

Europe-Flight of the Goths-They pass the Danube-Gothic War-

Defeat and Death of Valens-Gratian invests Theodosius with the

Eastern Empire-His Character and Success-Peace and Settlement of

the Goths

376 The Goths implore the Protection of Valens

They are transported over the Danube into the Roman Empire

Their Distress and Discontent

Revolt of the Goths in Mæsia, and their first Victories

They penetrate into Thrace...

377 Operations of the Gothic War

Union of the Goths with the Huns, Alani, &c.

378 Victory of Gratian over the Alemanni

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Battle of Hadrianople

The Defeat of the Romans

Death of the Emperor Valens'

Funeral Oration of Valens and his Army
The Goths besiege Hadrianople

378, 379. They ravage the Roman Provinces

378 Massacre of the Gothic Youth in Asia

379 The Emperor Gratian invests Theodosius with the Empire of

379-382. His prudent and successful Conduct of the Gothic War
Divisions, Defeat, and Submission of the Goths ...

381 Death and Funeral of Athanaric

386 Invasion and Defeat of the Gruthungi, or Ostrogoths

383-395. Settlement of the Goths in Thrace and Asia

Their hostile Sentiments

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CHAPTER XXVII

Death of Gratian-Ruin of Arianism—St. Ambrose-First Civil War, against

Maximus-Character, Administration, and Penance of Theodosius-

Death of Valentinian II.-Second Civil War, against Eugenius-Death

of Theodosius

383 Discontent of the Roman Troops

Revolt of Maximus in Britain

383 Flight and Death of Gratian

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383-387. Treaty of Peace between Maximus and Theodosius

380 Baptism and orthodox Edicts of Theodosius

340-380. Arianism of Constantinople

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378 Gregory Nazianzen accepts the Mission of Constantinople

380 Ruin of Arianism at Constantinople

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The Council of Constantinople

Retreat of Gregory Nazianzen

380-394. Edicts of Theodosius against the Heretics

385 Execution of Priscillian and his Associates

375-397. Ambrose, Archbishop of Milan

385 His successful Opposition to the Empress Justina

387 Maximus invades Italy

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Final Destruction of Paganism—Introduction of the Worship of Saints,

and Relics, among the Christians

378-395. The Destruction of the Pagan Religion

State of Paganism at Rome

384 Petition of the Senate for the Altar of Victory

388 Conversion of Rome

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381 Destruction of the Temples in the Provinces

The Temple of Serapis at Alexandria

389 Its final Destruction

390 The Pagan Religion is prohibited

Oppressed

390-420. Finally extinguished

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The Worship of the Christian Martyrs

General Reflections

I. Fabulous Martyrs and Relics

II. Miracles

III. Revival of Polytheism

IV. Introduction of Pagan Ceremonies

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Final Division of the Roman Empire between the Sons of Theodosius-

Reign of Arcadius and Honorius-Administration of Rufinus and

Stilicho-Revolt and Defeat of Gildo in Africa

395 Division of the Empire between Arcadius and Honorius

386-395. Character and Administration of Rufinus

395 He oppresses the East

He is disappointed by the Marriage of Arcadius

Character of Stilicho, the Minister, and General of the Western

Empire

385-408. His Military Command

395 The Fall and Death of Rufinus

376 Discord of the two Empires

386-398. Revolt of Gildo in Africa

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Revolt of the Goths-They plunder Greece-Two great Invasions of Italy

by Alaric and Radagaisus-They are repulsed by Stilicho--The Germans

over-run Gaul-Usurpation of Constantine in the West-Disgrace and

Death of Stilicho

395 Revolt of the Goths

396 [395] Alaric marches into Greece

398 Alaric is declared Master general of the Eastern Illyricum

397 [396] He is attacked by Stilicho

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Invasion of Italy by Alaric-Manners of the Roman Senate and People—

Rome is thrice besieged, and at length pillaged by the Goths-Death

of Alaric-The Goths evacuate Italy-Fall of Constantine-Gaul and

Spain are occupied by the Barbarians-Independence of Britain

408 Weakness of the Court of Ravenna

Alaric marches to Rome

Public Distribution of Bread, Bacon, Oil, Wine, &c.

Plague

Change and Succession of Ministers

Character of the Roman Nobles, by Ammianus Marcellinus

State and Character of the people of Rome

Use of the public Baths

Games and Spectacles

Populousness of Rome

408 First Siege of Rome by the Goths

Famine

Superstition

409 Alaric accepts a Ransom, and raises the Siege
Fruitless Negotiations for Peace

409 Second Siege of Rome by the Goths

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Third Siege and Sack of Rome by the Goths

410 Respect of the Goths for the Christian Religion
Pillage and Fire of Rome

Sack of Rome by the Troops of Charles V.

Alaric evacuates Rome, and ravages Italy

408-412. Possession of Italy by the Goths

410 Death of Alaric

412 Adolphus, King of the Goths, concludes a Peace with the

Empire, and marches into Gaul

414 His Marriage with Placidia

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410-417. Laws for the Relief of Italy and Rome

413 Revolt and Defeat of Heraclian, Count of Africa

409-413. Revolutions of Gaul and Spain

Character and Victories of the General Constantius

411 Death of the Usurper Constantine

411-416. Fall of the Usurpers, Jovinus, Sebastian, and Attalus

409 Invasion of Spain by the Suevi, Vandals, Alani, &c.

414 Adolphus, King of the Goths, marches into Spain

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415-418. The Goths conquer and restore Spain

419 Their Establishment in Aquitain

The Burgundians

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420, &c. State of the Barbarians in Gaul

409 Revolt of Britain and Armorica

409-449. State of Britain

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