Death of Gratian—Ruin of Arianism—St. Ambrose— First Civil War, against Maximus—Character, Administration & Penance of Theodosius—Death of Valentinian II—Second Civil War, against Eugenius—Death of Theodosius
| AD | Event |
| 379-83 | Character and Conduct of the Emperor Gratian— His Defects |
|---|---|
| 383 | Discontent of the Roman Troops— Revolt of Maximus in Britain |
| 383 | Flight and Death of Gratian |
| 383-87 | Treaty of Peace between Maximus and Theodosius |
| 380 | Baptism and Orthodox Edicts of Theodosius |
| 340-80 | Arianism of Constantinople |
| 378 | Gregory Nazianzen accepts the Mission of Constantinople |
| 380 | Ruin of Arianism at Constantinople |
| 381 | Ruin of Arianism in the East— The Council of Constantinople; Retreat of Gregory Nazianzen |
| 380-94 | Edicts of Theodosius against the Heretics |
| 385 | Execution of Priscillian and his Associates |
| 374-97 | Ambrose, Archbishop of Milan |
| 385 | His successful Opposition to the Empress Justina |
| 387 | Maximus invades Italy—
Flight of Valentinian Theodosius takes arms in the Cause of Valentinian |
| 388 | Defeat and Death of Maximus Virtues of Theodosius— Faults of Theodosius |
| 387 | The Sedition of Antioch, Clemency of Theodosius |
| 390 | Sedition and Massacre of Thessalonica |
| 380 | Influence and Conduct of Ambrose |
| 390 | Penance of Theodosius |
| 388-91 | Generosity of Theodosius |
| 391 | Character of Valentinian |
| 392 | His Death |
| 392-94 | Usurpation of Eugenius, Theodosius prepares for War |
| 394 | His Victory over Eugenius |
| 395 | Death of Theodosius;
Corruption of the Times The Infantry lay aside their Armour |