Incursions of the Goths

Battle of Adrianople; death of Valens

Necessity for a great deliverer to arise; Theodosius

The Goths,--their characteristics and history

Elevation of Theodosius as Associate Emperor

He conciliates the Goths, and permits them to settle in the Empire

Revolt of Maximus against Gratian; death of Gratian

Theodosius marches against Maximus and subdues him

Revolt of Arbogastes,--his usurpation

Victories of Theodosius over all his rivals; the Empire once more united under a single man