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... rank , and decently endowed with the gifts of fortune . " The " golden mediocrity " of that fortune was hap- piness to him , since he was placed by it in the circumstances most favourable for acquiring a noble fame . " My spirit , " he ...
... rank , and decently endowed with the gifts of fortune . " The " golden mediocrity " of that fortune was hap- piness to him , since he was placed by it in the circumstances most favourable for acquiring a noble fame . " My spirit , " he ...
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... Rank of Augustus 476 · 477 • 478 479 480 481 481 482 484 Elevation of Maximin 308. Six Emperors Misfortunes of Maximian 310. His Death 311. Death of Galerius 484 485 485 486 487 813. His Alliance with Licinius The Defeat of Maximin His ...
... Rank of Augustus 476 · 477 • 478 479 480 481 481 482 484 Elevation of Maximin 308. Six Emperors Misfortunes of Maximian 310. His Death 311. Death of Galerius 484 485 485 486 487 813. His Alliance with Licinius The Defeat of Maximin His ...
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... rank of subjects . * The terror of the Roman arms added weight and dignity to the moderation of the emperors . They preserved peace by a constant preparation for war ; and while justice regu lated their conduct , they announced to the ...
... rank of subjects . * The terror of the Roman arms added weight and dignity to the moderation of the emperors . They preserved peace by a constant preparation for war ; and while justice regu lated their conduct , they announced to the ...
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... rank and reputation would depend on his own valour ; and that , although the prowess of a private soldier must often escape the notice of fame , his own behaviour might sometimes confer glory or disgrace on the company , the legion , or ...
... rank and reputation would depend on his own valour ; and that , although the prowess of a private soldier must often escape the notice of fame , his own behaviour might sometimes confer glory or disgrace on the company , the legion , or ...
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... ranks.t A body of troops habituated to preserve this open order , in a long front and a rapid charge , found themselves prepared to execute every dis- position which the circumstances of war or the skill of their leader might suggest ...
... ranks.t A body of troops habituated to preserve this open order , in a long front and a rapid charge , found themselves prepared to execute every dis- position which the circumstances of war or the skill of their leader might suggest ...
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