The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 1George Bell and Sons, 1891 |
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... whilst he could with a masterly hand trace the changes or the ruins of various kingdoms , was able fully to appreciate the privileges of that kingdom which cannot be moved . Now , the student of events and revolutions affecting the ...
... whilst he could with a masterly hand trace the changes or the ruins of various kingdoms , was able fully to appreciate the privileges of that kingdom which cannot be moved . Now , the student of events and revolutions affecting the ...
Side vi
... mistakes of the author , whilst he is des- cribing those " revolutions which gradually undermined , and at length destroyed , the solid fabric of human greatness . " M. GUIZOT'S PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION OF HIS TRANSLATION.
... mistakes of the author , whilst he is des- cribing those " revolutions which gradually undermined , and at length destroyed , the solid fabric of human greatness . " M. GUIZOT'S PREFACE TO THE SECOND EDITION OF HIS TRANSLATION.
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... whilst , on the other hand , it was impossible for cowardice or disobedience to escape the severest punish- ment . The centurions were authorized to chastise with blows , the generals had a right to punish with death ; and it was an ...
... whilst , on the other hand , it was impossible for cowardice or disobedience to escape the severest punish- ment . The centurions were authorized to chastise with blows , the generals had a right to punish with death ; and it was an ...
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... whilst he inflicted a more dangerous wound on his adversary . The legion was usually drawn up eight deep ; and the regular distance of three feet was left between the files as well as ranks.t A body of troops habituated to preserve this ...
... whilst he inflicted a more dangerous wound on his adversary . The legion was usually drawn up eight deep ; and the regular distance of three feet was left between the files as well as ranks.t A body of troops habituated to preserve this ...
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... whilst the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia acknowledged the supremacy of the Ottoman Porte . On the right hand of the Danube , Mosia , which , during the middle ages , was broken into the barbarian king- doms of Servia and ...
... whilst the principalities of Moldavia and Wallachia acknowledged the supremacy of the Ottoman Porte . On the right hand of the Danube , Mosia , which , during the middle ages , was broken into the barbarian king- doms of Servia and ...
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