Note 55 — Chapter XLI · NEW HOPE FOR THE EMPIRE: THE AGE OF DIOCLETIAN AND CONSTANTINE

[Zosimus,d however, takes a different view. He says: “The empire having thus devolved on Constantine and Licinius, they soon quarrelled; not because Licinius gave any cause for it, but that Constantine, in his usual manner, was unfaithful to his agreement, by endeavouring to alienate from Licinius some nations that belonged to his dominions. By this means an open rupture ensued and both prepared for war.” But Zosimus is always hostile to Constantine, and this prejudice must not be overlooked.]