The Mirror of History, Or, Lives of the Men of Great Eras, from Julius Caesar to William the ConquerorR. Baldwin, 1851 - 303 páginas |
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... continued till towards the latter end of the fifth century , when its glory was entirely extinguished . 2. The birth of this extraordinary man took place ninety - nine years before the Christian era , or 655 from the foundation of Rome ...
... continued till towards the latter end of the fifth century , when its glory was entirely extinguished . 2. The birth of this extraordinary man took place ninety - nine years before the Christian era , or 655 from the foundation of Rome ...
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... continued the undisputed head of the government at Rome ( B.c. 30 ) . 6. In military affairs Augustus did not rival the fame of Julius Cæsar . His wars were for the most part conducted not in person , but by his lieutenants . Three ...
... continued the undisputed head of the government at Rome ( B.c. 30 ) . 6. In military affairs Augustus did not rival the fame of Julius Cæsar . His wars were for the most part conducted not in person , but by his lieutenants . Three ...
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... a Sphinx ; subsequently the head of Alexander the Great , and at last his own , engraven by the hand of Dioscorides , which the succeeding princes likewise continued to make use of . He was extremely AUGUSTUS CESAR . 43.
... a Sphinx ; subsequently the head of Alexander the Great , and at last his own , engraven by the hand of Dioscorides , which the succeeding princes likewise continued to make use of . He was extremely AUGUSTUS CESAR . 43.
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Edward Budge. likewise continued to make use of . He was extremely precise in the dating of his letters , putting down exactly the time of day or night at which they were dispatched . 36. With regard to the prevailing prejudice in favour ...
Edward Budge. likewise continued to make use of . He was extremely precise in the dating of his letters , putting down exactly the time of day or night at which they were dispatched . 36. With regard to the prevailing prejudice in favour ...
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... continued . - 10 . The dreadful story of Eleazar's daughter . - 11 . Titus desires to save the temple ; his wishes are prevented . - 12 . The burning of the sacred edifice ; description of it by Josephus . - 13 . The military talents ...
... continued . - 10 . The dreadful story of Eleazar's daughter . - 11 . Titus desires to save the temple ; his wishes are prevented . - 12 . The burning of the sacred edifice ; description of it by Josephus . - 13 . The military talents ...
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Página 19 - Cassius' dagger through. See what a rent the envious Casca made. Through this the well-beloved Brutus stabbed, And as he plucked his cursed steel away, Mark how the blood of Caesar followed it, As rushing out of doors, to be resolved If Brutus so unkindly knocked, or no. For Brutus, as you know, was Caesar's angel. Judge, O you gods, how dearly Caesar loved him! This was the most unkindest cut of all, For when the noble Caesar saw him stab, Ingratitude, more strong than traitors
Página 19 - If you have tears, prepare to shed them now. You all do know this mantle. I remember The first time ever Caesar put it on ; 'Twas on a summer's evening, in his tent ; That day he overcame the Nervii. — Look ! in this place, ran Cassius...
Página 30 - But he her fears to cease, Sent down the meek-eyed Peace ; She, crowned with olive green, came softly sliding Down through the turning sphere, His ready harbinger, With turtle wing the amorous clouds dividing : And, waving wide her myrtle wand, ' She strikes a universal peace through sea and land.
Página 170 - is the key of heaven and of hell; a drop of blood shed in the cause of God, a night spent in arms, is of more avail than two months of fasting and prayer; whosoever falls in battle, his sins are forgiven; at the day of judgment his wounds shall be resplendent as vermilion, and odoriferous as musk; and the loss of his limbs shall be supplied by the wings of angels and cherubim.
Página 63 - ... dogs; others again, smeared over with combustible materials, were used as torches to illuminate the darkness of the night.
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Página 135 - The emperor (says he) wears on his head either a diadem, or a crown of gold, decorated with precious stones of inestimable value. These ornaments, and his purple garments, are reserved for his sacred person alone ; and his robes of silk are embroidered with the figures of golden dragons. His throne is of massy gold. Whenever he appears in public, he is surrounded by his courtiers, his guards, and his attendants.
Página 66 - For it much more concerns them to punish those who refuse to worship them than you, if they be able. But you harass and vex the Christians, and accuse them of Atheism and other crimes, which you can by no means prove. To them it appears an advantage to die for their religion, and they gain their point, while they throw away their lives, rather than comply with your injunctions. As to the earthquakes, which have happened in...
Página 167 - Friends and kinsmen," said Mahomet to the assembly, "I offer you, and I alone can offer, the most precious of gifts, the treasures of this world and of the world to come. God has commanded me to call you to his service. Who among you will support my burthen? Who among you will be my companion and my vizir?
Página 144 - disclaim the necessity, or even the wish, of continuing any longer the Imperial succession in Italy; since, in their opinion, the majesty of a sole monarch is sufficient to pervade and protect, at the same time, both the East and the West. In their own name, and in the name of the people, they consent that the seat of universal empire shall be transferred from Rome to Constantinople...