The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus: During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens, Volumer 1-2H. G. Bohn, 1862 - 646 sider |
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... tion derived from trustworthy eye - witnesses . A consider able number of dissertations and digressions are introduced , many of them highly interesting and valuable . Such are his notices of the institutions and manners of the Saracens ...
... tion derived from trustworthy eye - witnesses . A consider able number of dissertations and digressions are introduced , many of them highly interesting and valuable . Such are his notices of the institutions and manners of the Saracens ...
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... tion on which to stand . And the more sad also for this consideration , that before these events took place many of his friends had gone over to other more powerful persons , as in cases of official dignity tho lictors go over to tho ...
... tion on which to stand . And the more sad also for this consideration , that before these events took place many of his friends had gone over to other more powerful persons , as in cases of official dignity tho lictors go over to tho ...
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... tion . And he looking upon the matter as serious , reported it to Rufinus , who was at that time the chief commander of the guard of the prætorian prefecture , a man always cager for the most cruel measures , and infamous for every kind ...
... tion . And he looking upon the matter as serious , reported it to Rufinus , who was at that time the chief commander of the guard of the prætorian prefecture , a man always cager for the most cruel measures , and infamous for every kind ...
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... tion of reward , at sunrise , as soon as the east began to redden , a band of armed men suddenly sallied forth , and , as is common in critical moments , behaving with more than usual audacity . They slow the sentinels and penetrated ...
... tion of reward , at sunrise , as soon as the east began to redden , a band of armed men suddenly sallied forth , and , as is common in critical moments , behaving with more than usual audacity . They slow the sentinels and penetrated ...
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... tion it will be better to imitate than merely to praise , rise up now to receive the honours prepared for him . His excellent disposition , increased as it has been by all liberal accomplishments , I will say no more of than is seen in ...
... tion it will be better to imitate than merely to praise , rise up now to receive the honours prepared for him . His excellent disposition , increased as it has been by all liberal accomplishments , I will say no more of than is seen in ...
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