A History of Rome: From 753 B.C. to A.D. 410Methuen, 1935 - 456 pagine |
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Pagina 64
... soon stirred the populace into rebellion against Rome . The natural strength of the city , situated as it was on a highly defensible peninsula , had been further increased by fortifications designed by the world - famous mathematician ...
... soon stirred the populace into rebellion against Rome . The natural strength of the city , situated as it was on a highly defensible peninsula , had been further increased by fortifications designed by the world - famous mathematician ...
Pagina 191
... Soon after , Cicero himself landed at Brundisium , and as he travelled up to Rome he received a regular ovation from the towns along the route . His vanity was flattered ; and though dis- appointed at the compensation paid for the ...
... Soon after , Cicero himself landed at Brundisium , and as he travelled up to Rome he received a regular ovation from the towns along the route . His vanity was flattered ; and though dis- appointed at the compensation paid for the ...
Pagina 283
... soon after his accession Gaius was attacked by an illness which left his mind more or less unhinged . It must be remembered , too , that , unlike most of the early Emperors , he had received no training whatever to fit him for his task ...
... soon after his accession Gaius was attacked by an illness which left his mind more or less unhinged . It must be remembered , too , that , unlike most of the early Emperors , he had received no training whatever to fit him for his task ...
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LAND AND PEOPLE | 1 |
THE ETRUSCANS AND ROME | 5 |
THE REPUBLIC AND ITS ORDEAL | 14 |
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