CHAPTER VI

Lampridius on Alexander, 137. Seius Carus’ plot, 139. Military expenditure, 140. Maesa’s plan for the adoption of Alexander, 141. The Emperor’s reasons for concurrence, 142. Name Alexander accounted for, 144. Date of adoption discussed, 145. Position after adoption, 146. Alexander’s titles, 147. Antonine’s endeavours, 148. Antonine’s resolve to divorce Annia Faustina and disown Alexander, 150. Accusations against the Government, 151. Antonine’s attempt to assassinate Alexander discussed, 152. Antonine goes to Praetorian camp, 154. Camp conference, 155. Hatred of Maesa and Mamaea testified against Antonine, 157. Mamaea’s precautions, 158. Antonine’s preparations for suicide, 160. Alexander designated Consul, 160. The Emperor’s refusal and reasons for his compliance, 161. Lampridius on Julius Sabinus, 163. Ulpian and Silvinus, 164. Reasons for the murder and the various accounts, 165. Criticism on the above, 170. The treatment of Elagabalus’ body, 171.