History of the Romans Under the Empire, Volume 2Appleton, 1864 |
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Pagina 9
... hand , it was the chieftains principally who were impatient of the con- quest . Wherever the power of this class was great , as in the recent uncivilized communities of Belgium , the flames of insurrection might be repressed , but were ...
... hand , it was the chieftains principally who were impatient of the con- quest . Wherever the power of this class was great , as in the recent uncivilized communities of Belgium , the flames of insurrection might be repressed , but were ...
Pagina 10
... hand of the pro- the treasures of consul lay heavy . The estates of the chieftains , Gaul , enriches his dependants , the ornaments of the cities , the hoarded treasures the city . of the temples , were distributed without remorse among ...
... hand of the pro- the treasures of consul lay heavy . The estates of the chieftains , Gaul , enriches his dependants , the ornaments of the cities , the hoarded treasures the city . of the temples , were distributed without remorse among ...
Pagina 17
... hands of the inhabitants themselves . The effect of such a mode of resistance must be his speedy and disgraceful retreat , and with it the restoration of liberty to central Gaul , and to every other state that should have the spirit to ...
... hands of the inhabitants themselves . The effect of such a mode of resistance must be his speedy and disgraceful retreat , and with it the restoration of liberty to central Gaul , and to every other state that should have the spirit to ...
Pagina 18
... hands of the conquerors without afford- ing a single captive for their triumph . 2 The influence of the champion of Gaulish independence , far from declining , rather gained strength by this disaster , Vercingetorix revives the courage ...
... hands of the conquerors without afford- ing a single captive for their triumph . 2 The influence of the champion of Gaulish independence , far from declining , rather gained strength by this disaster , Vercingetorix revives the courage ...
Pagina 19
... hand , the proconsul complained that the provisions and stores he required came slowly and scantily to his camp , until the capture of Avaricum gave him abundant supplies . The counsels of the Ædui vacillated through inter- nal ...
... hand , the proconsul complained that the provisions and stores he required came slowly and scantily to his camp , until the capture of Avaricum gave him abundant supplies . The counsels of the Ædui vacillated through inter- nal ...
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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.