The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 1Methuen & Company, 1909 - Byzantine Empire |
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... Honours 235 Conspiracy of Maximin Murder of Alexander Severus Tyranny of Maximin Oppression of the Provinces 237 Revolt in Africa ... ... ... ... Character and Elevation of the two Gordians They solicit the Confirmation of their ...
... Honours 235 Conspiracy of Maximin Murder of Alexander Severus Tyranny of Maximin Oppression of the Provinces 237 Revolt in Africa ... ... ... ... Character and Elevation of the two Gordians They solicit the Confirmation of their ...
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... honour , are extremely provoked on this occasion , both with Tacitus and with Agricola . [ Agricola's design was not carried out because Domitian refused to send the additional legion . Com- pare Mr. Haverfield's criticism on an attempt ...
... honour , are extremely provoked on this occasion , both with Tacitus and with Agricola . [ Agricola's design was not carried out because Domitian refused to send the additional legion . Com- pare Mr. Haverfield's criticism on an attempt ...
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... honour of being the first , as he was the last , of the Roman generals , who ever navigated that remote sea . His fleets ravished the coasts of Arabia ; and Trajan vainly flattered himself that he was approaching towards the confines of ...
... honour of being the first , as he was the last , of the Roman generals , who ever navigated that remote sea . His fleets ravished the coasts of Arabia ; and Trajan vainly flattered himself that he was approaching towards the confines of ...
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... honour which they came to solicit , of being admitted into the rank of subjects.30 wars of toninus The terror of the Roman arms added weight and dignity Defensive to the moderation of the emperors . They preserved peace by Marcus An- a ...
... honour which they came to solicit , of being admitted into the rank of subjects.30 wars of toninus The terror of the Roman arms added weight and dignity Defensive to the moderation of the emperors . They preserved peace by Marcus An- a ...
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... honour and religion . The peasant , or mechanic , imbibed the useful prejudice that he was advanced to the more dignified profession of arms , in which his rank and reputation would depend on his own valour ; and that , although the ...
... honour and religion . The peasant , or mechanic , imbibed the useful prejudice that he was advanced to the more dignified profession of arms , in which his rank and reputation would depend on his own valour ; and that , although the ...
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