History of the Romans Under the Empire, Volume 2Appleton, 1864 |
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Pagina 5
... tion of foreign conquest , and appoints magistrates for the interval of his intended absence . - Cæsar appears to covet the title of King . - The people express their dis- approbation . He refuses the diadem . - A conspiracy is formed ...
... tion of foreign conquest , and appoints magistrates for the interval of his intended absence . - Cæsar appears to covet the title of King . - The people express their dis- approbation . He refuses the diadem . - A conspiracy is formed ...
Pagina 9
... tion into the Julian house , as he also gave to some of his colonies the desig- nation of Julia , in honour of his adoptive parent . Cæsar lavishes and decorates But upon those parts of Gaul B. C. 52. ] 9 UNDER THE EMPIRE .
... tion into the Julian house , as he also gave to some of his colonies the desig- nation of Julia , in honour of his adoptive parent . Cæsar lavishes and decorates But upon those parts of Gaul B. C. 52. ] 9 UNDER THE EMPIRE .
Pagina 15
... tion , had been settled in this district by Cæsar , and placed under the patronage of the Ædui . To attack them was in fact to assail the fidelity of the more powerful nation , which , it was hoped , might be induced by the danger of ...
... tion , had been settled in this district by Cæsar , and placed under the patronage of the Ædui . To attack them was in fact to assail the fidelity of the more powerful nation , which , it was hoped , might be induced by the danger of ...
Pagina 19
... tion of their sentiments ; but Cæsar's sudden diversion on the north withdrew the enemy , and relieved them from this pres- sure . On the other hand , the proconsul complained that the provisions and stores he required came slowly and ...
... tion of their sentiments ; but Cæsar's sudden diversion on the north withdrew the enemy , and relieved them from this pres- sure . On the other hand , the proconsul complained that the provisions and stores he required came slowly and ...
Pagina 27
... tion ; but he left no troops in garrison behind him ; nothing but the terror of his name and the deep discouragement inflicted by so many triumphant campaigns . He conducted 1 Cæs . B. G. vii . 63 , 64 . 2 Cæs . B. G. vii . 65 . his ...
... tion ; but he left no troops in garrison behind him ; nothing but the terror of his name and the deep discouragement inflicted by so many triumphant campaigns . He conducted 1 Cæs . B. G. vii . 63 , 64 . 2 Cæs . B. G. vii . 65 . his ...
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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.