Invasion of Italy by Alaric–Manners of the Roman Senate and People–Rome Is Thrice Besieged, and at Length Pillaged, by the Goths; Death of Alaric–The Goths Evacuate Italy–Fall of Constantine –Gaul and Spain Are Occupied by the Barbarians–Independence of Britain
| AD | Event |
| 408 | Weakness of Court of Ravenna; Alaric marches to Rome– Hannibal at Gates of Rome; Genealogy of Senators– Anician Family; Wealth of Roman Nobles– Their Manners; Character of Roman Nobles, by Ammianus Marcellinus; State & Character of People of Rome; Public Distribution of Bread, Bacon, Oil, Wine, etc.; Use of the public Baths Games & Spectacles; Populousness of Rome 1st Siege of Rome by Goths; Famine–Plague–Superstition |
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| 409 | Alaric accepts Ransom & raises Siege Fruitless Negotiations for Peace Change & Succession of Ministers 2nd Siege of Rome by Goths; Attalus created Emperor by Goths & Romans |
| 410 | is degraded by Alaric– 3rd Siege & Sack of Rome by Goths; Respect of Goths for Christian Religion; Pillage & Fire of Rome– Captives & Fugitives– Sack of Rome by Charles V– Alaric evacuates Rome & ravages Italy |
| 408-12 | Possession of Italy by Goths |
| 410 | Death of Alaric |
| 412 | Adolphus, King of Goths; concludes Peace with the Empire & marches into Gaul |
| 414 | Marriage with Placidia– Gothic Treasures |
| 410-17 | Laws for Relief of Italy & Rome |
| 413 | Revolt & Defeat of Heraclian |
| 409-13 | Revolutions of Gaul & Spain Character & Victories of Constantius |
| 411 | Death of Usurper Constantine |
| 411-16 | Fall of Usurpers, Jovinus, Sebastian, & Attalus |
| 409 | Invasion of Spain by the Suevi, Vandals,etc |
| 414 | Adolphus marches into Spain |
| 415 | His Death |
| 415-18 | Goths conquer & restore Spain |
| 419 | Their establishment in Aquitain–Burgundians |
| 420,etc. | State of the Barbarians in Gaul |
| 409 | Revolt of Britain & Armorica |
| 409-99 | State of Britain |
| 418 | Assembly of Seven Provinces of Gaul |