IV.

## Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part I.

Of The Constitution Of The Roman Empire, In The Age Of The Antonines.

## Chapter III: The Constitution In The Age Of The Antonines.—Part II.

## Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part I.

The Cruelty, Follies, And Murder Of Commodus—Election Of Pertinax—His Attempts To Reform The State—His Assassination By The Prætorian Guards.

## Chapter IV: The Cruelty, Follies And Murder Of Commodus.—Part II.

## Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part I.

Public Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus By The Prætorian Guards—Clodius Albinus In Britain, Pescennius Niger In Syria, And Septimius Severus In Pannonia, Declare Against The Murderers Of Pertinax—Civil Wars And Victory Of Severus Over His Three Rivals—Relaxation Of Discipline—New Maxims Of Government.

## Chapter V: Sale Of The Empire To Didius Julianus.—Part II.

## Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of

Macrinus.—Part I.

The Death Of Severus.—Tyranny Of Caracalla.—Usurpation Of Macrinus.—Follies Of Elagabalus.—Virtues Of Alexander Severus.—Licentiousness Of The Army.—General State Of The Roman Finances.

## Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of

Macrinus.—Part II.

## Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of

Macrinus.—Part III.

## Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of

Macrinus.—Part IV.

## Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of

Maximin.—Part I.

The Elevation And Tyranny Of Maximin.—Rebellion In Africa And Italy, Under The Authority Of The Senate.—Civil Wars And Seditions.—Violent Deaths Of Maximin And His Son, Of Maximus And Balbinus, And Of The Three Gordians.— Usurpation And Secular Games Of Philip.

## Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of

Maximin.—Part II.

## Chapter VII: Tyranny Of Maximin, Rebellion, Civil Wars, Death Of

Maximin.—Part III.

## Chapter VIII: State Of Persion And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part

Of The State Of Persia After The Restoration Of The Monarchy By Artaxerxes.

## Chapter VIII: State Of Persion And Restoration Of The Monarchy.—Part