The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Band 1Allen Lane, Penguin Press, 1994 - 3360 Seiten A new critical edition, complete & unmodernized. Contains variants, & comments & notes by Gibbon, plus his famous Vindication. Also includes description of the development of the work within the framework of Gibbon's life & the culture of the era. |
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... authority , his moderation was inspired by his fears . He wished to deceive the people by an image of civil liberty , and the armies by an image of civil government . I. The death of Cæsar was ever before his eyes . He had lavished ...
... authority , his moderation was inspired by his fears . He wished to deceive the people by an image of civil liberty , and the armies by an image of civil government . I. The death of Cæsar was ever before his eyes . He had lavished ...
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... authority of the senate in the choice of an emperor . Yet , notwithstanding this flattering appeal , the most prudent of the assembly de- clined exposing their safety and dignity to the caprice of an armed multitude . The strength of ...
... authority of the senate in the choice of an emperor . Yet , notwithstanding this flattering appeal , the most prudent of the assembly de- clined exposing their safety and dignity to the caprice of an armed multitude . The strength of ...
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... authority of his country , and re- ceived the voluntary homage of his equals . The judgment of the senate was confirmed by the consent of the Roman people and of the ... AUTHORITY OF THE SENATE . He accepts the Purple Authority of the Senate.
... authority of his country , and re- ceived the voluntary homage of his equals . The judgment of the senate was confirmed by the consent of the Roman people and of the ... AUTHORITY OF THE SENATE . He accepts the Purple Authority of the Senate.
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MEMOIRS OF MY LIFE AND WRITINGS | 43 |
LAST ILLNESS AND DEATH OF GIBBON | 206 |
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