A History of Rome: From 753 B.C. to A.D. 410 |
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The troops she could draw from such sources , though not equal to her opponents in either numbers or virility , were at least superior in training and equipment . Her hold on the seaports of south and west gave her access to supplies ...
The troops she could draw from such sources , though not equal to her opponents in either numbers or virility , were at least superior in training and equipment . Her hold on the seaports of south and west gave her access to supplies ...
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Octavius ( or Octavianus as he became on entering upon his heritage ) was only eighteen years of age and physically , at least , very far from strong . The odds against him were enormous ; but in spite of them all he survived to re ...
Octavius ( or Octavianus as he became on entering upon his heritage ) was only eighteen years of age and physically , at least , very far from strong . The odds against him were enormous ; but in spite of them all he survived to re ...
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Among the many developments which occurred during this period not the least interesting concerned the status of women . From the earliest times , as we have seen , women were more highly respected in Italy than in Greece , and often ...
Among the many developments which occurred during this period not the least interesting concerned the status of women . From the earliest times , as we have seen , women were more highly respected in Italy than in Greece , and often ...
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CHAPTER PAGE I LAND AND PEOPLE I | 1 |
THE ETRUSCANS AND ROME | 5 |
THE REPUBLIC AND ITS ORDEAL | 14 |
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