The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus: During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and ValensBell, 1887 - 646 sider |
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Side 186
... conflict arose , the arrows flying on both sides like hail . 9. The deadly struggle having been continued till the close of day , it was nightfall before the corpse of the young prince , which had been so stubbornly defended , was ...
... conflict arose , the arrows flying on both sides like hail . 9. The deadly struggle having been continued till the close of day , it was nightfall before the corpse of the young prince , which had been so stubbornly defended , was ...
Side 192
... conflicts in the plain ; but not only useless for such a kind of war as that by which we were now pressed , but actually in the way . For as they had no skill either in working the engines , or in constructing works , but were ...
... conflicts in the plain ; but not only useless for such a kind of war as that by which we were now pressed , but actually in the way . For as they had no skill either in working the engines , or in constructing works , but were ...
Side 197
... conflict . 8. For the king of the Persians himself , who is never ex- pected to mingle in the fight , being indignant at these dis- asters , adopting a new and unprecedented mode of action , sprang forth like a common soldier among his ...
... conflict . 8. For the king of the Persians himself , who is never ex- pected to mingle in the fight , being indignant at these dis- asters , adopting a new and unprecedented mode of action , sprang forth like a common soldier among his ...
Side 198
... conflict last , nor was any one of the garrison driven by fear of death from his resolution to defend the city . The conflict was prolonged , till at last , while the fortune of the two sides was still undecided , the structure raised ...
... conflict last , nor was any one of the garrison driven by fear of death from his resolution to defend the city . The conflict was prolonged , till at last , while the fortune of the two sides was still undecided , the structure raised ...
Side 224
... conflict arose in this small space ; torches and fire- brands were brought from all quarters to consume this formidable engine , while arrows and bullets were showered down without cessation on the assailants . But the keen- ness of the ...
... conflict arose in this small space ; torches and fire- brands were brought from all quarters to consume this formidable engine , while arrows and bullets were showered down without cessation on the assailants . But the keen- ness of the ...
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