357, 358, 359. The Quadian and Sarmatian war 358 The Persian negotiation 359 Invasion of Mesopotamia by Sapor 360 Siege of Singara Conduct of the Romans Invasion of Gaul by the Germans Conduct of Julian 356 His first campaign in Gaul 357 His second campaign Battle of Strasburg 358 Julian subdues the Franks Julian is declared Emperor by the Legions of Gaul.-His March Residence of Julian at Antioch.-His successful Expedition against the Persians.-Passage of the Tigris.-The Retreat and Death 362 He resolves to march against the Persians Julian proceeds from Constantinople to Antioch Licentious manners of the people of Antioch Scarcity of corn and public discontent Julian composes a satire against Antioch 314-390. The sophist Libanius. 363 March of Julian to the Euphrates ent and Death of Jovian.-Election of Valentinian, ates his Brother Valens, and makes his final Di- e Eastern and Western Empires.-Revolt of Pro- vil Administration.-Germany-Britain.-Africa. eign wars Residence of Julian at Antioch.-His successful Expedition against the Persians.-Passage of the Tigris.-The Retreat and Death 362 He resolves to march against the Persians Scarcity of corn and public discontent 363 March of Julian to the Euphrates Disaffection of the king of Armenia Julian enters the Persian territories 363 Invasion of Assyria Siege of Perisabor Personal behaviour of Julian . He transports his fleet from the Euphrates to the |