The History of Rome, Volume 4Bell, 1850 - 2278 pages |
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Page 1660
... greater resolution than any one could suppose them capable of under such a sud- den alarm , when the men fought , and the women brought weapons of every kind , and stones , to the walls , defended the city for that day , although the ...
... greater resolution than any one could suppose them capable of under such a sud- den alarm , when the men fought , and the women brought weapons of every kind , and stones , to the walls , defended the city for that day , although the ...
Page 1661
... greater monuments of clemency and kindness than of military prow- The business seemed to be concluded , when the con- sul , on being applied to , repeated the very same answer with which they had been driven off by the senate . When the ...
... greater monuments of clemency and kindness than of military prow- The business seemed to be concluded , when the con- sul , on being applied to , repeated the very same answer with which they had been driven off by the senate . When the ...
Page 1663
... greater hopes into Macedon , where all things were prepared . On their arrival , the king received them with royal magnificence , and accompanied them on their march . Much pleasantry and good humour appeared in him , which recommended ...
... greater hopes into Macedon , where all things were prepared . On their arrival , the king received them with royal magnificence , and accompanied them on their march . Much pleasantry and good humour appeared in him , which recommended ...
Page 1664
... greater influence with the multitude . The Rhodians , the earlier in proportion to their having been too late in the former summer , sent in the vernal equinox , as commander of their fleet , with thirty - six ships , the same ...
... greater influence with the multitude . The Rhodians , the earlier in proportion to their having been too late in the former summer , sent in the vernal equinox , as commander of their fleet , with thirty - six ships , the same ...
Page 1665
... greater part of it ; and as a reward , he stipulated for nothing more , than a return to his native country . " The importance of the business had this effect , that he neither believed nor despised his proposition . He sailed to ...
... greater part of it ; and as a reward , he stipulated for nothing more , than a return to his native country . " The importance of the business had this effect , that he neither believed nor despised his proposition . He sailed to ...
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Page 2081 - That commanders should be counselled, chiefly, by persons of known talent ; by those who have made the art of war their particular study, and whose knowledge is derived from experience ; from those who are present at the scene of action, who see the country, who see the enemy...
Page 1808 - How often in the ages of our fathers was it given in charge to the magistrates, to prohibit the performance of any foreign religious rites ; to banish strolling sacrificers and soothsayers from the forum, the circus, and the city ; to search for, and burn, books of divination ; and to abolish every mode of sacrificing that was not conformable to the Roman practice...
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Page 1694 - While they were employed in measuring and fortifying the camp, a body of the king's troops, consisting of three thousand chosen horse and foot, approached with great rapidity and violence. The party on guard, though much inferior in number, (being only two thousand,) without *. B, 862.] THE HISTORY OP ROME.
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.
Page 1809 - During the night, which succeeded the day in which the affair was made public, great numbers, attempting to fly, were seized, and brought back by the triumvirs, who had posted guards at all the gates ; and informations were lodged against many, some of whom, both men and women, put themselves to death. Above seven thousand men and women are said to have taken the oath of the association.