The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman EmpireJ. O. Robinson, 1830 - 1303 sider |
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... troops to their standards was inspired by the united influ- ence of religion and of honour . The golden eagle , which glittered in the front of the legion , was the object of their fondest devotion ; nor was it esteem- ed less impious ...
... troops to their standards was inspired by the united influ- ence of religion and of honour . The golden eagle , which glittered in the front of the legion , was the object of their fondest devotion ; nor was it esteem- ed less impious ...
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... troops habi- tuated to preserve this open order , in a long front and a rapid charge , found themselves prepared to execute every disposition which the circumstances of war , or the skill of their leader , might suggest . The soldier ...
... troops habi- tuated to preserve this open order , in a long front and a rapid charge , found themselves prepared to execute every disposition which the circumstances of war , or the skill of their leader , might suggest . The soldier ...
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... troops would expose to the 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- liaries , occupied their ...
... troops would expose to the 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- liaries , occupied their ...
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... troops professed the fondest attachment to the house of Cæsar ; but the attachments of the mul- titude are capricious and inconstant . Augustus summoned to his aid whatever remained in those fierce minds of Roman prejudices ; enforced ...
... troops professed the fondest attachment to the house of Cæsar ; but the attachments of the mul- titude are capricious and inconstant . Augustus summoned to his aid whatever remained in those fierce minds of Roman prejudices ; enforced ...
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... troops ; and the deserters , instead of seeking their safety in flight or concealment , in- fested the highways . Maternus , a private soldier , of a daring boldness above his station , collected these bands of robbers into a little ...
... troops ; and the deserters , instead of seeking their safety in flight or concealment , in- fested the highways . Maternus , a private soldier , of a daring boldness above his station , collected these bands of robbers into a little ...
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