The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 1Alex. Murray & Son, 1869 |
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Side 41
... equal to the weight of a powerful empire . The republic gloried in her generous policy , and was frequently rewarded by the merit and services of her adopted sons . Had she always confined the distinction of Romans to the ancient ...
... equal to the weight of a powerful empire . The republic gloried in her generous policy , and was frequently rewarded by the merit and services of her adopted sons . Had she always confined the distinction of Romans to the ancient ...
Side 47
... equal in number to the free inhabitants of the Roman world . The total amount of this imperfect calculation would rise to about one hundred and twenty millions of persons : a degree of population which possibly exceeds that of modern ...
... equal in number to the free inhabitants of the Roman world . The total amount of this imperfect calculation would rise to about one hundred and twenty millions of persons : a degree of population which possibly exceeds that of modern ...
Side 50
... equal condition of freedom ; whilst the sovereignty of the people was represented in the majestic edifices destined to the public use ; nor was this republican spirit totally extinguished by the introduction of wealth and monarchy . It ...
... equal condition of freedom ; whilst the sovereignty of the people was represented in the majestic edifices destined to the public use ; nor was this republican spirit totally extinguished by the introduction of wealth and monarchy . It ...
Side 51
... equal , and perhaps advantageous comparison with their present state . With regard to Spain , that country flourished as a province , and has declined as a kingdom . Exhausted by the abuse of her strength , by America , and by ...
... equal , and perhaps advantageous comparison with their present state . With regard to Spain , that country flourished as a province , and has declined as a kingdom . Exhausted by the abuse of her strength , by America , and by ...
Side 57
... equal government and common language . They affirm , " that with the improvement of arts , the human species was visibly " multiplied . They celebrate the increasing splendour of the cities , " the beautiful face of the country ...
... equal government and common language . They affirm , " that with the improvement of arts , the human species was visibly " multiplied . They celebrate the increasing splendour of the cities , " the beautiful face of the country ...
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