The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 1Alex. Murray & Son, 1869 |
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Page 24
... whilst , on the other hand , it was impossible for cowardice or disobedience to escape the severest punishment . The centurions were authorized to chastise with blows , the generals had a right to punish with death ; and it was an ...
... whilst , on the other hand , it was impossible for cowardice or disobedience to escape the severest punishment . The centurions were authorized to chastise with blows , the generals had a right to punish with death ; and it was an ...
Page 26
... whilst he inflicted a more dangerous wound on his adversary . The legion was usually drawn up eight deep ; and the regular distance of three feet was left between the files as well as ranks . A body of troops , habituated to preserve ...
... whilst he inflicted a more dangerous wound on his adversary . The legion was usually drawn up eight deep ; and the regular distance of three feet was left between the files as well as ranks . A body of troops , habituated to preserve ...
Page 37
... whilst in civil honours and advantages they were exalted , by just degrees , to an equality with their conquerors . I. The policy of the emperors and the senate , as far as it concerned religion , was happily seconded by the reflections ...
... whilst in civil honours and advantages they were exalted , by just degrees , to an equality with their conquerors . I. The policy of the emperors and the senate , as far as it concerned religion , was happily seconded by the reflections ...
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... whilst , on the contrary , the spiritual God of Plato and his disciples , resembled an idea , rather than a substance . The opinions of the Academics and Epicureans were of a less religious cast ; but whilst the modest science of the ...
... whilst , on the contrary , the spiritual God of Plato and his disciples , resembled an idea , rather than a substance . The opinions of the Academics and Epicureans were of a less religious cast ; but whilst the modest science of the ...
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... whilst they acknowledged the general advantages of religion , they were convinced , that the various modes of worship contributed alike to the same salutary purposes ; and that , in every country , the form of superstition , which had ...
... whilst they acknowledged the general advantages of religion , they were convinced , that the various modes of worship contributed alike to the same salutary purposes ; and that , in every country , the form of superstition , which had ...
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