Universal History, ancient and modern; from the earliest records of time, to the general peace of 1801, Band 7 |
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... possessed a pre- ponderance of power ; but the government in fact was divided between him and three others : Maxentius , who tyrannised in Rome , a cruel and bigoted polytheist ; Licinius , who was adopted by Galerius , and commanded in ...
... possessed a pre- ponderance of power ; but the government in fact was divided between him and three others : Maxentius , who tyrannised in Rome , a cruel and bigoted polytheist ; Licinius , who was adopted by Galerius , and commanded in ...
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... possessed them- selves of the Persian camp ; but while they were engaged in plunder , the vigilant Sapor advanced , under cover of the night , upon the conquerors ; and reversing the fortune of the day , compelled his foes to a ...
... possessed them- selves of the Persian camp ; but while they were engaged in plunder , the vigilant Sapor advanced , under cover of the night , upon the conquerors ; and reversing the fortune of the day , compelled his foes to a ...
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... possessed a great share of prudence and address , as well as the sincere af- fection of his troops , it would have been impos- sible for him at once to contend with so many secret machinations of pretended friends , and the continual ...
... possessed a great share of prudence and address , as well as the sincere af- fection of his troops , it would have been impos- sible for him at once to contend with so many secret machinations of pretended friends , and the continual ...
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... which his mind had been early imbued . Though of low stature and unpleasing aspect , he was well made , active , and uncommonly expert in all his exercises . His memory memory was excellent , and he possessed much penetration and 26 ROME .
... which his mind had been early imbued . Though of low stature and unpleasing aspect , he was well made , active , and uncommonly expert in all his exercises . His memory memory was excellent , and he possessed much penetration and 26 ROME .
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William Fordyce Mavor. memory was excellent , and he possessed much penetration and presence of mind . One of the first and most necessary acts of the government of Julian , was the reformation of the imperial court , in which he acted ...
William Fordyce Mavor. memory was excellent , and he possessed much penetration and presence of mind . One of the first and most necessary acts of the government of Julian , was the reformation of the imperial court , in which he acted ...
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