Sequel of the history of Alexander's successors
SECT. VIII. Fulvius the consul subdues the
Etolians. The Spartans are cruelly treated
by their exiles. Manlius, the other consul,
conquers the Asiatic Gauls. Antiochus, in
order to pay the tribute due to the Romans,
plunders a temple in Elymais. That monarch
is killed. Explication of Daniel's prophecy
concerning Antiochus
SECT. IX. Seleucus Philopator succeeds_to
the throne of Antiochus his father. The
beginning of the reign of Ptolemy Epiphanes
in Egypt. Various embassies sent to the
Achæans and Romans. Complaints made
against Philip. Commissioners are sent from
Rome to inquire into those complaints; and
at the same time to examine concerning the
ill treatment of Sparta by the Achæans. Se-
quel of that affair
SECT. X. Philopamen besieges Messene. He
is taken prisoner, and put to death by the
Messenians. Messene surrendered to the
Achæans. The splendid funeral procession
of Philopamen, whose ashes are carried to
Megalopolis. Sequel of the affair relating
to the Spartan exiles. The death of Ptolemy
Epiphanes, who is succeeded by Philometor