The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 2J. Murray, 1946 - Byzantine Empire |
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Page 160
... throne of the empire . A conclusion so harsh and so absolute is not , however , warranted by our knowledge of human nature , of Constantine , or of Christianity . In an age of religious fervour , the most artful statesmen are observed ...
... throne of the empire . A conclusion so harsh and so absolute is not , however , warranted by our knowledge of human nature , of Constantine , or of Christianity . In an age of religious fervour , the most artful statesmen are observed ...
Page 231
... throne by the arms of Sebastian , who had been appointed Count of Egypt for the exe- cution of that important design . In the use , as well as in the acquisition , of power , the tyrant George disregarded the laws of religion , of ...
... throne by the arms of Sebastian , who had been appointed Count of Egypt for the exe- cution of that important design . In the use , as well as in the acquisition , of power , the tyrant George disregarded the laws of religion , of ...
Page 238
... throne was disputed by Paul and Macedonius . By their zeal and abilities they both deserved the eminent station to which they aspired ; and if the moral character of Macedonius was less exceptionable , his competitor had the advantage ...
... throne was disputed by Paul and Macedonius . By their zeal and abilities they both deserved the eminent station to which they aspired ; and if the moral character of Macedonius was less exceptionable , his competitor had the advantage ...
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