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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... as the troops were pressing forward eagerly to the combat their generals recalled them, thinking it inopportune to enter upon a contest of doubtful issue, when their walls were not far distant, under protection of which.
... as the troops were pressing forward eagerly to the combat their generals recalled them, thinking it inopportune to enter upon a contest of doubtful issue, when their walls were not far distant, under protection of which.
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... thinking every sound that stirred something either done or planned to the injury of his safety, made his victory[6] mournful by the slaughter of innocent men. 3. For if any one of his military officers, or of those who had ever received ...
... thinking every sound that stirred something either done or planned to the injury of his safety, made his victory[6] mournful by the slaughter of innocent men. 3. For if any one of his military officers, or of those who had ever received ...
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... thinking that this conduct of Martinus was a hindrance to his own zeal , being , as he was , a formidable artist in involving matters , from which people gave him the nickname of " the Chain , " attacked the deputy himself while still ...
... thinking that this conduct of Martinus was a hindrance to his own zeal , being , as he was , a formidable artist in involving matters , from which people gave him the nickname of " the Chain , " attacked the deputy himself while still ...
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... thinking that they can be handed down to immortality by means of statues, are eagerly desirous of them, as if they would obtain a higher reward from brazen figures unendowed with sense than from a consciousness of upright and honourable ...
... thinking that they can be handed down to immortality by means of statues, are eagerly desirous of them, as if they would obtain a higher reward from brazen figures unendowed with sense than from a consciousness of upright and honourable ...
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... thinking that her husband's safety was now fully secured, rewarded and placed this woman, in a carriage, and in this way sent her out into the public street through the great gate of the palace, in order, by such a temptation, to allure ...
... thinking that her husband's safety was now fully secured, rewarded and placed this woman, in a carriage, and in this way sent her out into the public street through the great gate of the palace, in order, by such a temptation, to allure ...
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