The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Band 3Allen Lane, Penguin Press, 1994 - 1352 Seiten A history of the Roman and Byzantine Empires, covering a period of thirteen centuries from the age of the Antonines to the taking of Constantinople by the Turks. -- Dust jacket. |
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... Theodosius resolved to imitate the moderation of his grand- father , and to seat his cousin Valentinian on the throne of the West . The royal infant was distinguished at Constanti- nople by the title of Nobilissimus : he was promoted ...
... Theodosius resolved to imitate the moderation of his grand- father , and to seat his cousin Valentinian on the throne of the West . The royal infant was distinguished at Constanti- nople by the title of Nobilissimus : he was promoted ...
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... Theodosius were compelled to redeem the safety of a worthless favorite by oppressive taxes , which they would more cheerfully have paid for his de- struction.49 The emperor Theodosius did not long survive the most humiliating ...
... Theodosius were compelled to redeem the safety of a worthless favorite by oppressive taxes , which they would more cheerfully have paid for his de- struction.49 The emperor Theodosius did not long survive the most humiliating ...
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... Theodosius con- descended to accept the pressing and humble invitation of the conqueror of Italy . In the absolute direction of his household , and in the important commissions of peace and war , the favorite youth most rapidly acquired ...
... Theodosius con- descended to accept the pressing and humble invitation of the conqueror of Italy . In the absolute direction of his household , and in the important commissions of peace and war , the favorite youth most rapidly acquired ...
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