History of the Romans Under the Empire, Band 2Appleton, 1864 |
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... once upon his own devoted legions ; he might have thrown himself upon the generous impulses of his friends in the city ; even the new Pompeian levies he might have sum- moned in the names of Marius and Drusus , of Pompædius and ...
... once upon his own devoted legions ; he might have thrown himself upon the generous impulses of his friends in the city ; even the new Pompeian levies he might have sum- moned in the names of Marius and Drusus , of Pompædius and ...
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... once the barrier between Italy and the barbarians ; the gods had placed them there for that very purpose , for by them alone was Rome protected through the perils of her infancy . Now let them sink and welcome : from the Alps to the ...
... once the barrier between Italy and the barbarians ; the gods had placed them there for that very purpose , for by them alone was Rome protected through the perils of her infancy . Now let them sink and welcome : from the Alps to the ...
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... once more without a murmur to the tedious opera- tions of the blockade . The skill of the assailants at length tri- umphed over the bravery of the defenders . The walls were ap- proached by towers at various points , and mounds ...
... once more without a murmur to the tedious opera- tions of the blockade . The skill of the assailants at length tri- umphed over the bravery of the defenders . The walls were ap- proached by towers at various points , and mounds ...
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... once to their persuasions , on the news of their allies ' disaster . Their previous indecision gave place to the most vehement activity . The enthusiasm of the people knew no bounds ; they exhibited it by the sacrifice , not of such ...
... once to their persuasions , on the news of their allies ' disaster . Their previous indecision gave place to the most vehement activity . The enthusiasm of the people knew no bounds ; they exhibited it by the sacrifice , not of such ...
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... Once more engaged man to man in the open field , the Romans gained a complete victory , and this triumph counterbalanced in their minds all the dis- asters of the campaign hitherto . ' Labienus could now receive his general with troops ...
... Once more engaged man to man in the open field , the Romans gained a complete victory , and this triumph counterbalanced in their minds all the dis- asters of the campaign hitherto . ' Labienus could now receive his general with troops ...
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Seite 384 - What, thou too, Brutus !' he exclaimed, let go his hold of Casca, and drawing his robe over his face, made no further resistance. The assassins stabbed him through and through, for they had pledged themselves, one and all, to bathe their daggers in his blood.
Seite 308 - Capitolme hill, and crossed the deep hollow of the Velabrum and Forum Boarium, on its way to the Circus Maximus, which occupied the valley between the Palatine and Aventine. In passing through the Velabrum, the...
Seite 388 - Patris patriae, statuam inter reges, suggestum in orchestra ; sed et ampliora etiam humano fastigio decerni sibi passus est : sedem auream in curia et pro tribunali, tensam et ferculum circensi pompa, templa, aras, simulacra iuxta deos, pulvinar, flaminem, lupercos, appellationem mensis e suo nomine ; ac nullos non honores ad libidinem cepit et 2 dedit.
Seite 377 - He was zealous in serving his interests by the discharge of important offices; nor did he blush to govern Cisalpine Gaul for Caesar, while his uncle still held Utica against him. A feeble panegyric of the sturdy sage whom he had abandoned while he affected to adopt his principles and emulate his practice, seemed to Brutus a sufficient tribute to his virtues.
Seite 393 - And, as if to complete the picture of the most perfect specimen of human ability, we are assured that in all the exercises of the camp his vigour anil skill were not less conspicuous. He fought at the most perilous moments in the ranks of the soldiers ; he could manage his charger without the use of reins ; and he saved his life at Alexandria by his address in the art of swimming.
Seite 383 - Cimber approached with a petition for his brother's pardon. The others, as was concerted, joined in the supplication, grasping his hands and embracing his neck. Caesar at first put them gently aside, but, as they became more importunate, repelled them with main force.