The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus: During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and ValensG. Bell, 1894 - 646 sider |
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Side 177
... Euphrates to the Tigris nothing green was to be seen . And many wild beasts were burnt , and especially lions , who infest these districts terribly , but who are often destroyed or blinded in this manner . 5. They wander in countless ...
... Euphrates to the Tigris nothing green was to be seen . And many wild beasts were burnt , and especially lions , who infest these districts terribly , but who are often destroyed or blinded in this manner . 5. They wander in countless ...
Side 178
... Euphrates with castles and sharp palisades and every kind of defence , fixing also large engines for hurling missiles on those spots where the more tranquil condition of the river made it likely that the enemy might attempt to cross . 1 ...
... Euphrates with castles and sharp palisades and every kind of defence , fixing also large engines for hurling missiles on those spots where the more tranquil condition of the river made it likely that the enemy might attempt to cross . 1 ...
Side 199
... Euphrates , intending to cross to the other side in the boat which long custom had stationed in that quarter , to convey men and cattle across . 10. When lo ! we see at a distance a Roman force with cavalry standards , scattered and ...
... Euphrates , intending to cross to the other side in the boat which long custom had stationed in that quarter , to convey men and cattle across . 10. When lo ! we see at a distance a Roman force with cavalry standards , scattered and ...
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... Euphrates . And when frequent intelligence of them had reached Constantius , who was in continual dread of Parthian expeditions , and was passing the winter at Constantinople , he devoted greater care than ever to strengthening his ...
... Euphrates . And when frequent intelligence of them had reached Constantius , who was in continual dread of Parthian expeditions , and was passing the winter at Constantinople , he devoted greater care than ever to strengthening his ...
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... Euphrates and arrived at Edessa . Stopping some time in each town , while waiting for divisions of soldiers who were flocking in from all quarters , and for sufficient sup- plies of provisions . And after the autumnal equinox , he ...
... Euphrates and arrived at Edessa . Stopping some time in each town , while waiting for divisions of soldiers who were flocking in from all quarters , and for sufficient sup- plies of provisions . And after the autumnal equinox , he ...
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