The Death of Severus.-Tyranny of Caracalla.-Usurpation of Macrinus.-Follies of Elagabalus.-Virtues of Alex- Macrinus attempts a Reformation of the Army- Education, Pretensions, and Revolt, of Elagabalus, called at first Bassianus and Antoninus ib. ib. The Fredom of the City given to all the Pro- vincials, for the Purpose of Taxation 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 238 Massacre of Maximus and Balbinus The third Gordian remains sole Emperor Innocence and Virtues of Gordian |