The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volum 1Abraham Small and M. Carey, 1816 |
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Side viii
... Character of Trajan 84 Consular and Tribunitian Powers 73 PAGE . Image of Government for the Ar- 82 mies Their Obedience ib . Designation of a Successor 83 . Of Tiberius ib . Of Titus ib . The Race of the Cæsars and Flavi- an Family ib ...
... Character of Trajan 84 Consular and Tribunitian Powers 73 PAGE . Image of Government for the Ar- 82 mies Their Obedience ib . Designation of a Successor 83 . Of Tiberius ib . Of Titus ib . The Race of the Cæsars and Flavi- an Family ib ...
Side x
... character 175 Digression on the Finances of the Empire 176 152 Establishment of the Tribute on Relaxation of Discipline 153 Roman Citizens 177 217 Murder of Caracalla 154 Abolition of the Tribute 17,8 Imitation of Alexander 155 Tributes ...
... character 175 Digression on the Finances of the Empire 176 152 Establishment of the Tribute on Relaxation of Discipline 153 Roman Citizens 177 217 Murder of Caracalla 154 Abolition of the Tribute 17,8 Imitation of Alexander 155 Tributes ...
Side xi
... Character and Elevation of the two Gordians They solicit the Confirmation of their Authority O Discontent of the Prætorian Guards 196 238 Masssacre of Maximus and Balbi- nus - The third Gordian remains sole Emperor Innocence and Virtues ...
... Character and Elevation of the two Gordians They solicit the Confirmation of their Authority O Discontent of the Prætorian Guards 196 238 Masssacre of Maximus and Balbi- nus - The third Gordian remains sole Emperor Innocence and Virtues ...
Side xii
... Character of Valerian 285 The Gothic Nation increases in 253 .... 268 . General Misfortunes of the its March 274 Reigns of Valerian and Gal- Distinction of the Germans and Sarmatians lienus · 286 275 Inroads of the Barbarians ib . · ib ...
... Character of Valerian 285 The Gothic Nation increases in 253 .... 268 . General Misfortunes of the its March 274 Reigns of Valerian and Gal- Distinction of the Germans and Sarmatians lienus · 286 275 Inroads of the Barbarians ib . · ib ...
Side xiii
... Character and Administration of Gallienus The thirty Tyrants Their real number was no more than nineteen · Character and Merit of the Ty- ib . 303 ib . 304 Boldness and Success of Odena- thus against Sapor 306 307 ib . 309 ib . 296 ...
... Character and Administration of Gallienus The thirty Tyrants Their real number was no more than nineteen · Character and Merit of the Ty- ib . 303 ib . 304 Boldness and Success of Odena- thus against Sapor 306 307 ib . 309 ib . 296 ...
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Side 89 - If a man were called to fix the period in the history of the world during which the condition of the human race was most happy and prosperous, he would, without hesitation, name that which elapsed from the death of Domitian to the accession of Commodus. The vast extent of the Roman empire was governed by absolute power, under the guidance of virtue and wisdom.
Side 32 - The various modes of worship, which prevailed in the Roman world, were all considered by the people, as equally true; by the philosopher, as equally false; and by the magistrate, as equally useful.
Side 89 - The labours of these monarchs were overpaid by the immense reward that inseparably waited on their success; by the honest pride of virtue, and by the exquisite delight of beholding the general happiness of which they were the authors.
Side 64 - This long peace, and the uniform government of the Romans, introduced a slow and secret poison into the vitals of the empire. The minds of men were gradually reduced to the same level, the fire of genius was extinguished, and even the military spirit evaporated.
Side 89 - Such princes deserved the honour of restoring the republic, had the Romans of their days been capable of enjoying a rational freedom.
Side 57 - The public roads were accurately divided by milestones, and ran in a direct line from one city to another, with very little respect for the obstacles either of nature or private property. Mountains were perforated, and bold arches thrown over the broadest and most rapid streams.
Side 35 - ... robes. Reasoners of such a temper were scarcely inclined to wrangle about their respective modes of faith, or of worship. It was indifferent to them what shape the folly of the multitude might choose to assume ; and they approached, with the same inward contempt, and the same external reverence, the altars of the Libyan, the Olympian, or the Capitoline Jupiter.
Side 1 - In the second century of the Christian Era, the empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilized portion of mankind. The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valor. The gentle but powerful influence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of the provinces. Their peaceful inhabitants enjoyed and abused the advantages of wealth and luxury.
Side 87 - His reign is marked by the rare advantage of furnishing very few materials for history; which is, indeed, little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind.
Side 32 - But the firm edifice of Roman power was raised and preserved by the wisdom of ages. The obedient provinces of Trajan and the Antonines were united by laws and adorned by arts. They might occasionally suffer from the partial abuse of delegated authority; but the general principle of government was wise, simple, and beneficent. They enjoyed the religion of their ancestors, whilst in civil honours and advantages they were exalted, by just degrees, to an equality with their conquerors.