A History of Rome from 753 B.C. to A.D. 410 |
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In such a condition of anarchy and violence lay the opportunity of political adventurers , who , in the hope of retrieving their own personal fortunes , were prepared to plunge the whole State itself into the throes of revolution .
In such a condition of anarchy and violence lay the opportunity of political adventurers , who , in the hope of retrieving their own personal fortunes , were prepared to plunge the whole State itself into the throes of revolution .
Pagina 288
Seneca , with a touch of ironic exaggeration , declared that ' the whole barbarian world would very soon be wearing the toga ' . There were of course several ways in which the franchise could be extended . First it could be granted to ...
Seneca , with a touch of ironic exaggeration , declared that ' the whole barbarian world would very soon be wearing the toga ' . There were of course several ways in which the franchise could be extended . First it could be granted to ...
Pagina 380
The whole world keeps holiday ; the age - long curse of the sword has been laid aside ; and mankind turns to happiness . Strife is stilled , leaving only the rivalry cf cities , each eager to be the fairest and most beautiful .
The whole world keeps holiday ; the age - long curse of the sword has been laid aside ; and mankind turns to happiness . Strife is stilled , leaving only the rivalry cf cities , each eager to be the fairest and most beautiful .
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