The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 1J.A. James, 1841 |
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... mankind . The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valour . The gentle , but powerful influ- ence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of the pro- vinces . Their peaceful ...
... mankind . The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valour . The gentle , but powerful influ- ence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of the pro- vinces . Their peaceful ...
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... mankind , the moderate system recommended by the wisdom of Augustus , was adopted by the fears and vices of his immediate successors . Engaged in the pursuit of pleasure , or in the exer- cise of tyranny , the first Cæsars seldom showed ...
... mankind , the moderate system recommended by the wisdom of Augustus , was adopted by the fears and vices of his immediate successors . Engaged in the pursuit of pleasure , or in the exer- cise of tyranny , the first Cæsars seldom showed ...
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... mankind . At the very time when Domitian , confined to his palace , felt the terrors which he inspired ; his legions , under the command of the virtuous Agricola , defeated the collected force of the Caledonians at the foot of the ...
... mankind . At the very time when Domitian , confined to his palace , felt the terrors which he inspired ; his legions , under the command of the virtuous Agricola , defeated the collected force of the Caledonians at the foot of the ...
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... mankind shall continue to bestow more liberal applause on their destroyers than on their bene- factors , the thirst of military glory will ever be the vice of the most exalted characters . The praises of Alexander , transmitted by a ...
... mankind shall continue to bestow more liberal applause on their destroyers than on their bene- factors , the thirst of military glory will ever be the vice of the most exalted characters . The praises of Alexander , transmitted by a ...
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... mankind , that the Roman power , raised above the temptation of conquest , was actuated only by the love of order and justice . During a long period of forty - three years ( 1 ) Ovid . Fast . 1. ii . ver . 667. See Livy , and Dionysius ...
... mankind , that the Roman power , raised above the temptation of conquest , was actuated only by the love of order and justice . During a long period of forty - three years ( 1 ) Ovid . Fast . 1. ii . ver . 667. See Livy , and Dionysius ...
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