chapter 1

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Vitellius's excess in banquets, in his home, in furniture, in his almost absurd magnificence (chapters 2-5).

Praiseworthy points in his character (chapters 6, 7).

Portents of ill omen: the soldiers declare Vespasian emperor ( chapter 8 ).

Mucianus is sent by Vespasian against Vitellius: Primus of his own accord takes the lead against Vitellius ( chapter 9 ).

Alienus, put in charge of the war by Vitellius, is the author of a desertion, but is in turn seized by his followers, who change their minds ( chapter 10 ).

The adherents of Vitellius are conquered in battle (chapters 11-14).

Catastrophe befalls the dwellers in Cremona (