The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 5F. De Fau, 1906 - Byzantine Empire |
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... Maximus in Britain 383 Flight and Death of Gratian 383-387 Treaty of Peace between Maximus and Theodosius 380 Baptism and orthodox Edicts of Theodosius 340-380 Arianism of Constantinople 378 Gregory Nazianzen accepts the Mission of ...
... Maximus in Britain 383 Flight and Death of Gratian 383-387 Treaty of Peace between Maximus and Theodosius 380 Baptism and orthodox Edicts of Theodosius 340-380 Arianism of Constantinople 378 Gregory Nazianzen accepts the Mission of ...
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... Maximus had obtained any civil or military office , he was not invested with the authority either of governor or general . " His abilities , and even his integrity , are acknowledged by the partial writers of the age ; and the merit ...
... Maximus had obtained any civil or military office , he was not invested with the authority either of governor or general . " His abilities , and even his integrity , are acknowledged by the partial writers of the age ; and the merit ...
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... Maximus now displayed his genuine character , the brother of Gratian might expect the same fate from the hands of the same assassin . Maximus entered Milan in triumph ; and , if the wise archbishop refused a dangerous and criminal ...
... Maximus now displayed his genuine character , the brother of Gratian might expect the same fate from the hands of the same assassin . Maximus entered Milan in triumph ; and , if the wise archbishop refused a dangerous and criminal ...
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