The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 4Baudry's European Library, 1840 |
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Side 5
... Christian faith , which he had devoutly embraced , taught him to despise the imaginary deities of Rome and Athens . The invasion of the Goths , instead of vindicating the honour , contributed , at least accidentally , to ex- tirpate the ...
... Christian faith , which he had devoutly embraced , taught him to despise the imaginary deities of Rome and Athens . The invasion of the Goths , instead of vindicating the honour , contributed , at least accidentally , to ex- tirpate the ...
Side 10
... Christians still derived some comfort from the powerful intercession of the saints and martyrs ( 33 ) . " Honorius flies The emperor Honorius was distinguished , above his subjects , by A. D. 403. the pre - eminence of fear , as well as ...
... Christians still derived some comfort from the powerful intercession of the saints and martyrs ( 33 ) . " Honorius flies The emperor Honorius was distinguished , above his subjects , by A. D. 403. the pre - eminence of fear , as well as ...
Side 13
... Christian Goths , whilst they were devoutly employed in celebrating the festival of Easter ( 43 ) . The execution of ... Christians would assert their cause , added new strength to their native valour . In this engage- ment , which was ...
... Christian Goths , whilst they were devoutly employed in celebrating the festival of Easter ( 43 ) . The execution of ... Christians would assert their cause , added new strength to their native valour . In this engage- ment , which was ...
Side 17
... Christian emperor may claim the honour of the first edict , abolished . which condemned the art and amusement of shedding human blood ( 56 ) ; but this benevolent law expressed the wishes of the prince , without reforming an inveterate ...
... Christian emperor may claim the honour of the first edict , abolished . which condemned the art and amusement of shedding human blood ( 56 ) ; but this benevolent law expressed the wishes of the prince , without reforming an inveterate ...
Side 19
... Christian æra , the port of Augustus was con- verted into pleasant orchards ; and a lonely grove of pines covered the ground where the Roman fleet once rode at anchor ( 62 ) . Even this alteration contributed to increase the natural ...
... Christian æra , the port of Augustus was con- verted into pleasant orchards ; and a lonely grove of pines covered the ground where the Roman fleet once rode at anchor ( 62 ) . Even this alteration contributed to increase the natural ...
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