Maximian prepared an invasion of Britain in 288 or 289 to oust him,Panegyrici Latini 10:12.1 but it failed. A panegyric delivered to Constantius Chlorus attributes this failure to bad weather, but notes that Carausius claimed a military victory.Panegyrici Latini 8:12.2 Eutropius says that hostilities were in vain thanks to Carausius's military skill, and peace was agreed.Eutropius, Abridgement of Roman History Carausius began to entertain visions of legitimacy and official recognition.
Maximian prepared an invasion of Britain in 288 or 289 to oust him,Panegyrici Latini 10:12.1 but it failed. A panegyric delivered to Constantius Chlorus attributes this failure to bad weather, but notes that Carausius claimed a military victory.Panegyrici Latini 8:12.2 Eutropius says that hostilities were in vain thanks to Carausius's military skill and peace was agreed.Eutropius, Abridgement of Roman History Carausius began to entertain visions of legitimacy and official recognition.