The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, 2: Complete in Eight VolumesG. Coure and lo. Poultry, 1825 |
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Side 2
... important command of the guards of the palace . He distinguished his abilities in the Persian war ; and , after the death of Numerian , the slave , by the confession and judgment of his rivals , was declared the most worthy of the ...
... important command of the guards of the palace . He distinguished his abilities in the Persian war ; and , after the death of Numerian , the slave , by the confession and judgment of his rivals , was declared the most worthy of the ...
Side 7
... important measure was not carried into events . execution till about six years after the association of Maximian ; and that interval of time had not been destitute of memorable incidents . But we have preferred , for the sake of ...
... important measure was not carried into events . execution till about six years after the association of Maximian ; and that interval of time had not been destitute of memorable incidents . But we have preferred , for the sake of ...
Side 10
... importance was sensibly felt , and its loss sincerely lamented . The Romans cele- brated , and perhaps magnified , the extent of that noble island , provided on every side with convenient harbours ; the temperature of the climate , and ...
... importance was sensibly felt , and its loss sincerely lamented . The Romans cele- brated , and perhaps magnified , the extent of that noble island , provided on every side with convenient harbours ; the temperature of the climate , and ...
Side 12
... important place of Boulogne . A stupendous mole , raised across the entrance of the har- bour , intercepted all hopes of relief . The town A. D. 292. surrendered after an obstinate defence ; and a considerable part of the naval strength ...
... important place of Boulogne . A stupendous mole , raised across the entrance of the har- bour , intercepted all hopes of relief . The town A. D. 292. surrendered after an obstinate defence ; and a considerable part of the naval strength ...
Side 13
... difficulty and importance . The policy of Defence With regard to the recovery of Britain , we obtain a few hints from Aurelius Victor and Eutropius . Fortifica- tions . Diocletian , which inspired the councils of CHAP . XIII . 13.
... difficulty and importance . The policy of Defence With regard to the recovery of Britain , we obtain a few hints from Aurelius Victor and Eutropius . Fortifica- tions . Diocletian , which inspired the councils of CHAP . XIII . 13.
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