The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire: t. 2, t. 3, t. 4, t. 5, t. 6, t. 7Henry G. Bohn, 1854 |
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... rank , and decently endowed with the gifts of fortune . " The " golden mediocrity " of that fortune was hap- piness to him , since he was placed by it in the circumstances most favourable for acquiring a noble fame . " My spirit , " he ...
... rank , and decently endowed with the gifts of fortune . " The " golden mediocrity " of that fortune was hap- piness to him , since he was placed by it in the circumstances most favourable for acquiring a noble fame . " My spirit , " he ...
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... Rank of Augustus 484 Elevation of Maximin 484 308. Six Emperors 485 Misfortunes of Maximian 485 310. His Death 486 • 311. Death of Galerius 487 His Dominion shared between Maximin and Licinius 306-312 . Administration of Constantine in ...
... Rank of Augustus 484 Elevation of Maximin 484 308. Six Emperors 485 Misfortunes of Maximian 485 310. His Death 486 • 311. Death of Galerius 487 His Dominion shared between Maximin and Licinius 306-312 . Administration of Constantine in ...
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... rank of subjects . * The terror of the Roman arms added weight and dignity to the moderation of the emperors . They preserved peace by a constant preparation for war ; and while justice regu- lated their conduct , they announced to the ...
... rank of subjects . * The terror of the Roman arms added weight and dignity to the moderation of the emperors . They preserved peace by a constant preparation for war ; and while justice regu- lated their conduct , they announced to the ...
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... rank and reputation would depend on his own valour ; and that , although the prowess of a private soldier must often escape the notice of fame , his own behaviour might sometimes confer glory or disgrace on the company , the legion , or ...
... rank and reputation would depend on his own valour ; and that , although the prowess of a private soldier must often escape the notice of fame , his own behaviour might sometimes confer glory or disgrace on the company , the legion , or ...
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... ranks . A body of troops habituated to preserve this open order , in a long front and a rapid charge , found themselves prepared to execute every dis- position which the circumstances of war or the skill of their leader might suggest ...
... ranks . A body of troops habituated to preserve this open order , in a long front and a rapid charge , found themselves prepared to execute every dis- position which the circumstances of war or the skill of their leader might suggest ...
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