The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes & Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians. By Charles Rollin, Volume 4T. Clark, [et. al.], 1806 - History, Ancient |
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... give it to the king . It was accordingly delivered to that physician , who , it is said , though he did not approve the contents of it , added to what Conon had wrote , “ that he desired the king would " send Ctesias to him , being a ...
... give it to the king . It was accordingly delivered to that physician , who , it is said , though he did not approve the contents of it , added to what Conon had wrote , “ that he desired the king would " send Ctesias to him , being a ...
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... give us puppets instead " of kings . " It has been remarked that Agesilaus , in his way of living with the Spartans , behaved better with regard to his enemies than his friends ; for he never did the least wrong to the for- mer , and ...
... give us puppets instead " of kings . " It has been remarked that Agesilaus , in his way of living with the Spartans , behaved better with regard to his enemies than his friends ; for he never did the least wrong to the for- mer , and ...
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... give a check to his ambition , laid a fine upon him ; alleging as their sole reason , || that he attached the hearts of the citizens to himself alone , which were the right of the republic , and ought not to be possessed but in common ...
... give a check to his ambition , laid a fine upon him ; alleging as their sole reason , || that he attached the hearts of the citizens to himself alone , which were the right of the republic , and ought not to be possessed but in common ...
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... give the Grecian cities of Asia their liberty , provided he committed no acts of hostility till the return of the couriers . Agesilaus agreed , and the truce was sworn on both sides . Tissaphernes , who laid no great stress upon an oath ...
... give the Grecian cities of Asia their liberty , provided he committed no acts of hostility till the return of the couriers . Agesilaus agreed , and the truce was sworn on both sides . Tissaphernes , who laid no great stress upon an oath ...
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... give me an employment in your army , wherein you shall think me least capable of dis- " pleasing , and most of serving you effectually . " 66 66 The effect of this conversation was the lieutenancy of the Hellespont , which Agesilaus ...
... give me an employment in your army , wherein you shall think me least capable of dis- " pleasing , and most of serving you effectually . " 66 66 The effect of this conversation was the lieutenancy of the Hellespont , which Agesilaus ...
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