The History of Rome, Volume 4Bell, 1850 - 2278 pages |
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Page 1661
... body as before mentioned , and afterwards the consul , with earnest supplications in favour of the Ætolians . They received a milder answer from Africanus , who , wishing for an honourable pretext for relinquishing the Etolian war , was ...
... body as before mentioned , and afterwards the consul , with earnest supplications in favour of the Ætolians . They received a milder answer from Africanus , who , wishing for an honourable pretext for relinquishing the Etolian war , was ...
Page 1669
... body , or might attack the rear of the fleet itself . After that he saw the fleet dispersed by the storm , first of all he thought this a good opportunity to attack it ; but , in a little time , the wind increasing and raising a heavy ...
... body , or might attack the rear of the fleet itself . After that he saw the fleet dispersed by the storm , first of all he thought this a good opportunity to attack it ; but , in a little time , the wind increasing and raising a heavy ...
Page 1670
... body to the city , in order to entice the Macedonians out of the gates . Then , when that same fear had deterred any one from coming out , the Romans returned to their ships . And the enemy avoiding a contest by land or sea , the fleet ...
... body to the city , in order to entice the Macedonians out of the gates . Then , when that same fear had deterred any one from coming out , the Romans returned to their ships . And the enemy avoiding a contest by land or sea , the fleet ...
Page 1677
... body , arranged for a march rather than for a battle . Diophanes did not stir until they were out of sight ; and then he rushed on their rear - guard with the same vehemence as before , and again excited such dismay and confusion , that ...
... body , arranged for a march rather than for a battle . Diophanes did not stir until they were out of sight ; and then he rushed on their rear - guard with the same vehemence as before , and again excited such dismay and confusion , that ...
Page 1678
... body to Phaselis , resolving to wait there for the enemy . 23. Phaselis stands on the confines of Lycia and Pam- phylia ; it projects far into the sea , and is the first land seen by persons coming from Cilicia to Rhodes , and from ...
... body to Phaselis , resolving to wait there for the enemy . 23. Phaselis stands on the confines of Lycia and Pam- phylia ; it projects far into the sea , and is the first land seen by persons coming from Cilicia to Rhodes , and from ...
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Page 2080 - In every circle, and, truly at every table, there are people who lead armies into Macedonia; who know where the camp ought to be placed; what posts ought to be occupied by troops; when and through what pass that territory should be entered; where magazines should be formed; how provisions should be conveyed by land and sea; and when it is proper to engage the enemy, when to lie quiet.
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