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... gained the ascendancy , have been allowed to enjoy it long , for some superior power would have wrested dominion and liberty from them when weary and exhausted . There were some , however , unconnected with the con- spiracy , who set ...
... gained the ascendancy , have been allowed to enjoy it long , for some superior power would have wrested dominion and liberty from them when weary and exhausted . There were some , however , unconnected with the con- spiracy , who set ...
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... gained such an ascendancy over his affections , by her arts of seduction , as to induce him to make ter his mistress , and to allow her to reside in his house . " Beauzée . I have , however , followed those who think that Brutus was the ...
... gained such an ascendancy over his affections , by her arts of seduction , as to induce him to make ter his mistress , and to allow her to reside in his house . " Beauzée . I have , however , followed those who think that Brutus was the ...
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... persons , as being unworthy of their support , Crassus would plead in their behalf ; and that he thus gained great popularity among the com mon people . was made by Cicero , I afterwards heard Crassus himself 54 SALLUST .
... persons , as being unworthy of their support , Crassus would plead in their behalf ; and that he thus gained great popularity among the com mon people . was made by Cicero , I afterwards heard Crassus himself 54 SALLUST .
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... gained , Antonius caused Catiline's head to be cut off , and sent it to Rome by the messengers who carried the news . Antonius himself was honoured , by a public decree , with the title of Imperator , although he had done little to ...
... gained , Antonius caused Catiline's head to be cut off , and sent it to Rome by the messengers who carried the news . Antonius himself was honoured , by a public decree , with the title of Imperator , although he had done little to ...
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... gained power by unlawful means , the more secure or respected for it . To rule our country or subjects by force , though we may have the ability , and may correct what is wrong , is yet an ungrateful undertaking ; especially as all ...
... gained power by unlawful means , the more secure or respected for it . To rule our country or subjects by force , though we may have the ability , and may correct what is wrong , is yet an ungrateful undertaking ; especially as all ...
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