The History of Christianity Consisting of the Life and Teachings of Jesus of Nazareth; the Adventures of Paul and the Apostles; and the Most Interesting Events in the Progress of Christianity, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time.

CHAPTER X.

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ROMAN EMPERORS, GOOD AND BAD.

Character of the Roman Army.――Conspiracy of Otho.――Death of Galba.――Vitellius Emperor.――Revolt of the Jews, and Destruction of Jerusalem.――Reign of Vespasian.――Character of Titus; of Domitian.――Religion of Pagan Rome.――Nerva.――Anecdotes of St. John.――Exploits of Trajan.――Letter of Pliny.――Letter of Trajan.