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... equal . If it were possible to rely on the partial testimony of an injudicious writer , we might ascribe the abdication of Diocletian to the menaces of Galerius , and relate the particulars of a private conversation be- tween the two ...
... equal . If it were possible to rely on the partial testimony of an injudicious writer , we might ascribe the abdication of Diocletian to the menaces of Galerius , and relate the particulars of a private conversation be- tween the two ...
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... and probable narration . * * Manso justly observes that two totally different narratives might be formed , almost upon equal authority . Beylage , iv.-M. • gives his the title of Constantine . A. D. 10 [ CHAP . XIV . THE DECLINE AND FALL.
... and probable narration . * * Manso justly observes that two totally different narratives might be formed , almost upon equal authority . Beylage , iv.-M. • gives his the title of Constantine . A. D. 10 [ CHAP . XIV . THE DECLINE AND FALL.
Side 13
... equal steps through the successive honours of the service ; and as soon as Galerius was invested with the Imperial dignity , he seems to have conceived the design of raising his companion to the same rank with himself . During the short ...
... equal steps through the successive honours of the service ; and as soon as Galerius was invested with the Imperial dignity , he seems to have conceived the design of raising his companion to the same rank with himself . During the short ...
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... equal to his other vices . Whilst he passed his indolent life , either within the walls of his palace , or in the neighbouring gardens of Sallust , he was repeatedly heard to declare , that he alone was emperor , and that the other ...
... equal to his other vices . Whilst he passed his indolent life , either within the walls of his palace , or in the neighbouring gardens of Sallust , he was repeatedly heard to declare , that he alone was emperor , and that the other ...
Side 25
... equal surprise and plea- sure , that on his arrival at a place called Saxa Rubra , about nine miles from Rome ( 66 ) , he discovered the army of Maxentius pre- pared to give him battle ( 67 ) . Their long front filled a very spacious ...
... equal surprise and plea- sure , that on his arrival at a place called Saxa Rubra , about nine miles from Rome ( 66 ) , he discovered the army of Maxentius pre- pared to give him battle ( 67 ) . Their long front filled a very spacious ...
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