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... exercised the most unbounded despotism . When Pompey commanded in the East , he rewarded his soldiers and allies , dethroned princes , divided kingdoms , founded colonies , and distributed the treasures of Mithridates . On his return to ...
... exercised the most unbounded despotism . When Pompey commanded in the East , he rewarded his soldiers and allies , dethroned princes , divided kingdoms , founded colonies , and distributed the treasures of Mithridates . On his return to ...
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... exercised , in the defence of liberty , a temporary despotism.16 The character of the tribunes was , in every respect , different from that of the consuls . The appearance of the former was modest and humble ; but their persons were ...
... exercised , in the defence of liberty , a temporary despotism.16 The character of the tribunes was , in every respect , different from that of the consuls . The appearance of the former was modest and humble ; but their persons were ...
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... exercised by the whole body , was always delegated to one of its members . But Macrinus was not a senator.49 sudden elevation of the Prætorian præfects betrayed the mean- ness of their origin ; and the equestrian order was still in pos ...
... exercised by the whole body , was always delegated to one of its members . But Macrinus was not a senator.49 sudden elevation of the Prætorian præfects betrayed the mean- ness of their origin ; and the equestrian order was still in pos ...
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A D | xxxvii |
Prefatory Note | xxxix |
Preface to the Fourth Volume of the Quarto Edition | xlv |
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