History of the Romans Under the Empire, Volume 2Appleton, 1864 |
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Pagina 8
... 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 Telesinus . But his ...
... 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 Telesinus . But his ...
Pagina 17
... devoted garrison now proceeded to strengthen their defences within the walls . bined exertions of the Roman legions were applied to draw lines of circumvallation around them , while the principal force of the Gaulish league watched ...
... devoted garrison now proceeded to strengthen their defences within the walls . bined exertions of the Roman legions were applied to draw lines of circumvallation around them , while the principal force of the Gaulish league watched ...
Pagina 27
... devoted to Rome ; the second were controlled by the presence or proximity of the Roman armies ; the third had suffered severely in previous struggles , and as they had been left to defend themselves without assistance from the states of ...
... devoted to Rome ; the second were controlled by the presence or proximity of the Roman armies ; the third had suffered severely in previous struggles , and as they had been left to defend themselves without assistance from the states of ...
Pagina 32
... devote themselves to the vengeance of the exasperated enemy . Then at last did Vercingetorix come forward and offer to give himself up as a ransom for the blood of the Gaulish nation . If conquered in the open field , no terms , he knew ...
... devote themselves to the vengeance of the exasperated enemy . Then at last did Vercingetorix come forward and offer to give himself up as a ransom for the blood of the Gaulish nation . If conquered in the open field , no terms , he knew ...
Pagina 41
... devoted ; he was no less ready to be- come the martyr than the champion of his political creed . As the spirit of the two men differed , so did the comprehen- siveness of their views , and the vigour of their execution . If Sulla was ...
... devoted ; he was no less ready to be- come the martyr than the champion of his political creed . As the spirit of the two men differed , so did the comprehen- siveness of their views , and the vigour of their execution . If Sulla was ...
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Pagina 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.
Pagina 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...
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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.
Pagina 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.