The battles, the sieges, the defeats, the indomitable spirit of Civilis, still flaming most brightly when the clouds were darkest around him, have been described by the great historian in his most powerful manner.

The high-born Roman has thought the noble barbarian's portrait a subject worthy his genius.
The struggle was an unsuccessful one.

After many victories and many overthrows, Civilis was left alone.

The Gallic tribes fell off, and sued for peace.

Vespasian, victorious over Vitellius, proved too powerful for his old comrade.