Ch. 7.
23. Galliēnus: the son of Valerianus.
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5. superātus est: at first Valerianus was successful; but he followed the enemy too rashly. He was captured near Edessa. After his death his skin was stuffed and long preserved as a trophy in the chief temple of the nation.
Ch. 9.
22. Postumus: this period is known as the ‘Rule of the Thirty Tyrants.’ These men, who revolted from Gallienus and set up separate governments for themselves, were noted in the main for their courage. They repelled the invaders and established governments that gave peace and security to their provinces.
28. vīlissimus opifex: he is said to have been a smith, ferrī opifex.
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3. mātrimōnia: here has a concrete meaning, ‘wives.’