A History of Rome from 753 B.C. to A.D. 410 |
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One weapon indeed they had — they were indispensable as soldiers . The times were critical . In 496 the renewed threat of Etruscan domination had been narrowly averted at the battle of Lake Regillus . In 494 marauders from the Volscian ...
One weapon indeed they had — they were indispensable as soldiers . The times were critical . In 496 the renewed threat of Etruscan domination had been narrowly averted at the battle of Lake Regillus . In 494 marauders from the Volscian ...
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... and from their ranks were drawn not merely a large proportion of the new aristocracy of the imperial service , but also an unfailing supply of admirable soldiers who were long to prove the backbone of the imperial troops .
... and from their ranks were drawn not merely a large proportion of the new aristocracy of the imperial service , but also an unfailing supply of admirable soldiers who were long to prove the backbone of the imperial troops .
Pagina 349
Many ex - soldiers chose of their own accord to settle down in the country where they had served their term of service . ... 1 Parker ( the Roman Legions ) quotes the following amusing letter written by a young soldier : ' Dear Mother ...
Many ex - soldiers chose of their own accord to settle down in the country where they had served their term of service . ... 1 Parker ( the Roman Legions ) quotes the following amusing letter written by a young soldier : ' Dear Mother ...
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LAND AND PEOPLE I | 1 |
THE ETRUSCANS AND ROME | 5 |
THE REPUBLIC AND ITS ORDEAL | 14 |
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