The Annals of England: An Epitome of English History, from Contemporary Writers, the Rolls of Parliament, and Other Public Records ...John Henry and James Parker, 1865 |
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... army , in thick array compact with men and arms ; amongst them were women running frantically every where , to and fro , representing the wild manner and transports of furies ; dismally clad in funeral apparel , with their hair di- The ...
... army , in thick array compact with men and arms ; amongst them were women running frantically every where , to and fro , representing the wild manner and transports of furies ; dismally clad in funeral apparel , with their hair di- The ...
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... army to the number of about 120,000 , she , after the Roman custom , ascended a tribunal made of marshy earth . She was of the largest size , most terrible of aspect , most savage of countenance , and harsh of voice : having a profusion ...
... army to the number of about 120,000 , she , after the Roman custom , ascended a tribunal made of marshy earth . She was of the largest size , most terrible of aspect , most savage of countenance , and harsh of voice : having a profusion ...
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... army of Severus had arrived in Gaul , there was some skirmishing in different places ; but the decisive battle was ... army to which Severus with his army was opposed , had greatly the advantage ; insomuch that he was put to flight ...
... army of Severus had arrived in Gaul , there was some skirmishing in different places ; but the decisive battle was ... army to which Severus with his army was opposed , had greatly the advantage ; insomuch that he was put to flight ...
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... army he com- manded fresh and untouched from not having yet been in action . . . . . Severus's party took courage , placed him on his horse , and again clad him in his imperial robe . Albinus's troops supposing themselves already ...
... army he com- manded fresh and untouched from not having yet been in action . . . . . Severus's party took courage , placed him on his horse , and again clad him in his imperial robe . Albinus's troops supposing themselves already ...
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... army . 66 Severus , " says Xiphiline , “ advanced into Caledonia , and in traversing the country underwent indescribable labour in cutting down woods , levelling hills , making marshes passable , and constructing bridges over rivers ...
... army . 66 Severus , " says Xiphiline , “ advanced into Caledonia , and in traversing the country underwent indescribable labour in cutting down woods , levelling hills , making marshes passable , and constructing bridges over rivers ...
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