The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 1Methuen & Company, 1909 - Byzantine Empire |
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... considered as an insolent invasion of the Imperial prerogative ; and it became the duty , as well as interest , of every Roman general , to guard the frontiers intrusted to his care , without as- piring to conquests which might have ...
... considered as an insolent invasion of the Imperial prerogative ; and it became the duty , as well as interest , of every Roman general , to guard the frontiers intrusted to his care , without as- piring to conquests which might have ...
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... considered as already achieved ; and it was the design of Agricola to complete and ensure his success by the easy reduction of Ireland , for which , in his opinion , one legion and a few auxiliaries were sufficient.10 western isle might ...
... considered as already achieved ; and it was the design of Agricola to complete and ensure his success by the easy reduction of Ireland , for which , in his opinion , one legion and a few auxiliaries were sufficient.10 western isle might ...
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... considered either as a legal qualification or as a proper recompense for the soldier ; but a more serious regard was paid to the essential merit of age , strength , and military stature.33 In all levies , a just preference was given to ...
... considered either as a legal qualification or as a proper recompense for the soldier ; but a more serious regard was paid to the essential merit of age , strength , and military stature.33 In all levies , a just preference was given to ...
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... considered as an encumbrance , they were laden with their kitchen furniture , the instruments of fortification , and the provision of many days.64 Under this 61 The subject of the ancient machines is treated with great knowledge and ...
... considered as an encumbrance , they were laden with their kitchen furniture , the instruments of fortification , and the provision of many days.64 Under this 61 The subject of the ancient machines is treated with great knowledge and ...
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... considered as the refuge of weakness or pusillanimity , the legions were encamped on the banks of the great rivers , and along the frontiers of the barbarians . As their stations , for the most part , remained fixed and perma- nent , we ...
... considered as the refuge of weakness or pusillanimity , the legions were encamped on the banks of the great rivers , and along the frontiers of the barbarians . As their stations , for the most part , remained fixed and perma- nent , we ...
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