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As soon as they have indulged themselves in the refreshment of the bath, they
resume their rings, and the other ensigns of their dignity; select from their private
wardrobe of the finest linen, such as might suffice for a dozen persons, the ...
As soon as they have indulged themselves in the refreshment of the bath, they
resume their rings, and the other ensigns of their dignity; select from their private
wardrobe of the finest linen, such as might suffice for a dozen persons, the ...
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The degradation of Attalus removed the only real obstacle to the conclusion of
the peace; and Alaric advanced within three miles of Ravenna, to press the
irresolution of the Imperial ministers, whose insolence soon returned with the
return of ...
The degradation of Attalus removed the only real obstacle to the conclusion of
the peace; and Alaric advanced within three miles of Ravenna, to press the
irresolution of the Imperial ministers, whose insolence soon returned with the
return of ...
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Yet as soon as the first division of the Goths had embarked, a sudden tempest
arose, which sunk, or scattered, many of the transports; their courage was
daunted by the terrors of a new element; and the whole design was ão. by the
premature ...
Yet as soon as the first division of the Goths had embarked, a sudden tempest
arose, which sunk, or scattered, many of the transports; their courage was
daunted by the terrors of a new element; and the whole design was ão. by the
premature ...
Side 63
The crowds that so lately fled before the sword of the Barbarians, were soon
recalled by. 463. Gesta Regis Dagobert, c. 29, p. 587. The accession of Sisenand
to the throne of Spain happened A. D. 631. The 200,000 pieces of gold were ...
The crowds that so lately fled before the sword of the Barbarians, were soon
recalled by. 463. Gesta Regis Dagobert, c. 29, p. 587. The accession of Sisenand
to the throne of Spain happened A. D. 631. The 200,000 pieces of gold were ...
Side 64
before the sword of the Barbarians, were soon recalled by the hopes of plenty
and pleasure; and Albinus, praefect of Rome, informed the court, with some
anxiety and surprise, that, in a single day, he had taken an account of the arrival
of ...
before the sword of the Barbarians, were soon recalled by the hopes of plenty
and pleasure; and Albinus, praefect of Rome, informed the court, with some
anxiety and surprise, that, in a single day, he had taken an account of the arrival
of ...
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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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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 1 Edward Gibbon Uten tilgangsbegrensning - 1841 |
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