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The two authentic dates assigned by the latter, overturn a great part of the Greek
fictions; and the celebrated story of the apple, &c., is fit only for the Arabian Nights
, where something not very unlike it may be found. * Priscus (in Excerpt. Legat. p
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The two authentic dates assigned by the latter, overturn a great part of the Greek
fictions; and the celebrated story of the apple, &c., is fit only for the Arabian Nights
, where something not very unlike it may be found. * Priscus (in Excerpt. Legat. p
...
Side 142
and Priscus (Excerpta de o: pp. 33–76, Paris, 1648). I have not seen the lives of
Attila, comR. y Juvencus Caelius Calamus Dalmatinus, in the twelfth century, or
by Nicholas Olahus, archbishop of Gran, in the sixteenth. See Mascou's History of
...
and Priscus (Excerpta de o: pp. 33–76, Paris, 1648). I have not seen the lives of
Attila, comR. y Juvencus Caelius Calamus Dalmatinus, in the twelfth century, or
by Nicholas Olahus, archbishop of Gran, in the sixteenth. See Mascou's History of
...
Side 143
Fessler, in his history of Hungary, agrees with Gibbon in supposing them Turks.
Mailáth has inserted an ingenious tlissertation of Fejer, which attempts to connect
them with the Parthians. Wol. i. Ammerkungen, p. 50–M. - - - - - - - 4 See Priscus ...
Fessler, in his history of Hungary, agrees with Gibbon in supposing them Turks.
Mailáth has inserted an ingenious tlissertation of Fejer, which attempts to connect
them with the Parthians. Wol. i. Ammerkungen, p. 50–M. - - - - - - - 4 See Priscus ...
Side 144
661) with Buffon, Hist, Naturelle, tom. iii. p. 380. The former had a right to observe
, originis Fuao sigila re-pituens. The character and portrait of Attila are probably
transcribed from Cassioğgos; 9 Priscus relates this remarkable story, both in his ...
661) with Buffon, Hist, Naturelle, tom. iii. p. 380. The former had a right to observe
, originis Fuao sigila re-pituens. The character and portrait of Attila are probably
transcribed from Cassioğgos; 9 Priscus relates this remarkable story, both in his ...
Side 146
9 Priscus relates this remarkable story, both in his own text (p. 65) and in the
quotation made by Jornandes (c. 35, p. 662). He might have explained the
tradition, or fable, which characterized this famous sword, and the name, as well
as ...
9 Priscus relates this remarkable story, both in his own text (p. 65) and in the
quotation made by Jornandes (c. 35, p. 662). He might have explained the
tradition, or fable, which characterized this famous sword, and the name, as well
as ...
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Brukerevaluering - Smiley - LibraryThingGibbon's third volume of The Decline and Fall seems to stray from the purpose stated in volume one. I think he just got carried away by the sweep of history. The melodious style and easy learning are still present but I was suffering from Gibbon fatigue by the third volume and we were off course. Les hele vurderingen
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