A History of Rome: From 753 B.C. to A.D. 410 |
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The Vitellian troops , which should have held it , were doubly handicapped by the treachery of their commander Caecina and the defection of the Ravenna fleet on their flank , and they fell back southwards on Hostilia .
The Vitellian troops , which should have held it , were doubly handicapped by the treachery of their commander Caecina and the defection of the Ravenna fleet on their flank , and they fell back southwards on Hostilia .
Pagina 315
Being the most northerly of all , Vetera lay nearest to the so - called ' Island ' at the Rhine mouth , in which dwelt the Batavi , hitherto loyal subjects of Rome and the recruiting - ground of her finest auxiliary troops .
Being the most northerly of all , Vetera lay nearest to the so - called ' Island ' at the Rhine mouth , in which dwelt the Batavi , hitherto loyal subjects of Rome and the recruiting - ground of her finest auxiliary troops .
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The withdrawal of troops from the Danube for this Asiatic campaign had exposed the European frontier to a fresh barbarian attack ; and in 234 Alexander's presence was required on the Rhine . Instead of taking the offensive , however ...
The withdrawal of troops from the Danube for this Asiatic campaign had exposed the European frontier to a fresh barbarian attack ; and in 234 Alexander's presence was required on the Rhine . Instead of taking the offensive , however ...
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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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