Scope Of Chapter 24
In The West from The Decline And Fall

Residence of Julian at Antioch — His successful expedition against Persians – Passage of the Tigris
The retreat and death of Julian – Election of Jovian
He saves the Roman army by a disgraceful treaty
The Caesars of Julian

Event
AD 362 He resolves to march against the Persians
Julian proceeds from Constantinople to Antioch
Licentious Manners of the People of Antioch
Their Aversion to Julian
Scarcity of Corn, and public Discontent
Julian composes a Satire against Antioch
AD 344-390 The Sophist Libanius
AD 363 March of Julian to the Euphrates
His Design of invading Persia
Disaffection of the King of Armenia
Military Preparations; Julian enters the Persian Territories
His March over the Desert of Mesopotamia; His Success
Description of Assyria; Invasion of Assyria
Siege of Perisabor; Siege of Maogamalcha
Personal Behaviour of Julian
He transports his Fleet from the Euphrates to the Tigris
Passage of the Tigris, and Victory of the Romans
Situation and Obstinacy of Julian
He burns his Fleet– Marches against Sapor
Retreat and Distress of the Roman Army
Julian is mortally wounded; Death of Julian
Election of the Emperor Jovian
Danger and Difficulty of the Retreat
Negotiation and Treaty of Peace
The Weakness and Disgrace of Jovian
He continues his Retreat to Nisibis
Universal Clamour against the Treaty of Peace
Jovian evacuates Nisibis, and restores
the 5 Provinces to the Persians
Reflections on the Death of Julian; his Funeral