The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 1J.A. James, 1841 |
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... ) I was soon domesticated in their house . Mr. Mallet , a name among the English poets , is praised by an unforgiving enemy for the ease and elegance of THE AUTHOR'S LIFE . his conversation , and his wife 111 SKETCH OF.
... ) I was soon domesticated in their house . Mr. Mallet , a name among the English poets , is praised by an unforgiving enemy for the ease and elegance of THE AUTHOR'S LIFE . his conversation , and his wife 111 SKETCH OF.
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... enemy of both churches . The condescension and easy familiarity of Mr. Gibbon inspired confidence and respect in all around him . Though his circle of acquaintance was extensive , he acknowledged only a few friends ; to them he showed a ...
... enemy of both churches . The condescension and easy familiarity of Mr. Gibbon inspired confidence and respect in all around him . Though his circle of acquaintance was extensive , he acknowledged only a few friends ; to them he showed a ...
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... enemy . His sword was a short well - tempered Spanish blade , that carried a double edge , and was alike suited to the purpose of striking or of pushing ; but the soldier was always instructed to prefer the latter use of his weapon , as ...
... enemy . His sword was a short well - tempered Spanish blade , that carried a double edge , and was alike suited to the purpose of striking or of pushing ; but the soldier was always instructed to prefer the latter use of his weapon , as ...
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... enemy a front of more than treble that extent . In the midst of the camp , the prætorium , or general's quarters , rose above the others ; the cavalry , the infantry , and the auxi- ( 1 ) See Arrian's Tactics . ( 2 ) Such , in ...
... enemy a front of more than treble that extent . In the midst of the camp , the prætorium , or general's quarters , rose above the others ; the cavalry , the infantry , and the auxi- ( 1 ) See Arrian's Tactics . ( 2 ) Such , in ...
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... enemy , they threw aside their baggage , and by easy and rapid evolutions converted the columns of march into an order of battle . ( 4 ) The slingers and archers skirmished in the front ; the auxiliaries formed the first line , and were ...
... enemy , they threw aside their baggage , and by easy and rapid evolutions converted the columns of march into an order of battle . ( 4 ) The slingers and archers skirmished in the front ; the auxiliaries formed the first line , and were ...
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