Chapter VI: Death Of Severus, Tyranny Of Caracalla, Usurpation Of

Macrinus.—Part I. Part II. Part III. Part IV.

The Death Of Severus.—Tyranny Of Caracalla.—Usurpation Of

Macrinus.—Follies Of Elagabalus.—Virtues Of Alexander

Severus.—Licentiousness Of The Army.—General State Of The Roman

Finances.