The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus: During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and ValensGood Press, 19. nov. 2019 - 598 sider This historical book covers the period from the accession of the emperor Nerva in 96 AD to the death of Valens in 378 AD. The book provides insight into the politics, society, and culture of the Roman Empire during this period. |
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... legions which at that time were wintering about Side, came down upon them with great speed and impetuosity; and having pitched their standards close to the bank with a view to an immediate battle, they packed their shields together ...
... legions which at that time were wintering about Side, came down upon them with great speed and impetuosity; and having pitched their standards close to the bank with a view to an immediate battle, they packed their shields together ...
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... legions were inured to every kind of military service. 15. The commanders of the garrison being forewarned of their approach by their own trusty scouts, having, according to custom, given, out the watchword to the troops, led forth all ...
... legions were inured to every kind of military service. 15. The commanders of the garrison being forewarned of their approach by their own trusty scouts, having, according to custom, given, out the watchword to the troops, led forth all ...
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... legions , who were in winter quarters in the neighbouring towns of those parts , had sent some of their comrades to exhort him by trustworthy and sure promises to remain there relying upon them , since they were posted in great force ...
... legions , who were in winter quarters in the neighbouring towns of those parts , had sent some of their comrades to exhort him by trustworthy and sure promises to remain there relying upon them , since they were posted in great force ...
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... legions. But still by this sad and unexpected disaster a vast number of common soldiers and ten tribunes were slain. 9. The Allemanni were greatly elated at this event, and advanced with increased boldness, every day coming up to the ...
... legions. But still by this sad and unexpected disaster a vast number of common soldiers and ten tribunes were slain. 9. The Allemanni were greatly elated at this event, and advanced with increased boldness, every day coming up to the ...
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... legions, and having excited them by the magnitude of promised rewards, he tore for use on this occasion the purple silk from the insignia of the dragons[43] and standards, and so assumed the title of emperor. 17. And while these events ...
... legions, and having excited them by the magnitude of promised rewards, he tore for use on this occasion the purple silk from the insignia of the dragons[43] and standards, and so assumed the title of emperor. 17. And while these events ...
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