The History of Rome, Volume 4Bell, 1850 - 2278 pages |
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Page 1659
... passed beneath the orb of the sun . L. Æmilius Regillus , to whom the sea had fallen as his province , set out at the same time . To Lucius Aurun- culeius this business was assigned by the senate , that he should build thirty ...
... passed beneath the orb of the sun . L. Æmilius Regillus , to whom the sea had fallen as his province , set out at the same time . To Lucius Aurun- culeius this business was assigned by the senate , that he should build thirty ...
Page 1663
... Passing from this not only through Macedon , but also through Thrace , they arrived at the Hellespont , Philip escorting ... passed the winter in Phrygia , calling in auxiliaries from every quarter . He had even sent for that purpose to ...
... Passing from this not only through Macedon , but also through Thrace , they arrived at the Hellespont , Philip escorting ... passed the winter in Phrygia , calling in auxiliaries from every quarter . He had even sent for that purpose to ...
Page 1665
... passed rapidly from both parties , nor was confidence inspired into Pausistratus until , in the presence of his messenger , Polyxenidas wrote , with his own hand , an engagement that he would perform all that he had promised , and sent ...
... passed rapidly from both parties , nor was confidence inspired into Pausistratus until , in the presence of his messenger , Polyxenidas wrote , with his own hand , an engagement that he would perform all that he had promised , and sent ...
Page 1666
... passed over in the night to the nearest part of the Samian territory . From this place , having ordered a certain Nicander , a chief pirate , to sail with five decked ships to Palinurus , and thence to lead his armed men by the shortest ...
... passed over in the night to the nearest part of the Samian territory . From this place , having ordered a certain Nicander , a chief pirate , to sail with five decked ships to Palinurus , and thence to lead his armed men by the shortest ...
Page 1671
... passed in his way , Miletus , Myndus , Hali- carnassus , Cnidus , and Cous , diligently executed his orders . When he came to Rhodes , he explained , to the persons in au- thority , the business on which he was sent , and , at the same ...
... passed in his way , Miletus , Myndus , Hali- carnassus , Cnidus , and Cous , diligently executed his orders . When he came to Rhodes , he explained , to the persons in au- thority , the business on which he was sent , and , at the same ...
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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...
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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.