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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... succeeds to his power , and takes the style of Augustus and Emperor . The written history of Britain ceases with the second withdrawal of Cæsar , and only recommences with the preparations of Augustus for a fresh invasion about 20 years ...
... succeeds to his power , and takes the style of Augustus and Emperor . The written history of Britain ceases with the second withdrawal of Cæsar , and only recommences with the preparations of Augustus for a fresh invasion about 20 years ...
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... succeeds . A.D. 40. Caligula , prevailed on by a fugitive Briton “ , prepares to invade the island , but proceeds no further than the coast of Gaul . " Caius , arriving at the ocean , " says Dio Cassius , " as though intending to war in ...
... succeeds . A.D. 40. Caligula , prevailed on by a fugitive Briton “ , prepares to invade the island , but proceeds no further than the coast of Gaul . " Caius , arriving at the ocean , " says Dio Cassius , " as though intending to war in ...
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... succeeds . A.D. 43. Bericus , a fugitive whose surrender had been demanded , persuades Claudius to undertake the conquest of Britain . Aulus Plautius invades the island , and defeats the Britons . Vespasian ( afterwards emperor ) sent ...
... succeeds . A.D. 43. Bericus , a fugitive whose surrender had been demanded , persuades Claudius to undertake the conquest of Britain . Aulus Plautius invades the island , and defeats the Britons . Vespasian ( afterwards emperor ) sent ...
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... succeeds . A.D. 57. Veranius succeeds Aulus Didius as pro- prætor , and dies shortly after . A.D. 58. Suetonius Paulinus sent to govern Britain , Agricola serves under him . A.D. 61. The Britons , oppressed by Catus Decianus , the ...
... succeeds . A.D. 57. Veranius succeeds Aulus Didius as pro- prætor , and dies shortly after . A.D. 58. Suetonius Paulinus sent to govern Britain , Agricola serves under him . A.D. 61. The Britons , oppressed by Catus Decianus , the ...
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... succeeds to the military command . Vespasian becomes emperor . A.D. 70. Petilius Cærialis , lieutenant in Britain ; Agricola serves under him , and the Fourteenth Legion is designated the " Conquerors of Britain . " A.D. 75. Julius ...
... succeeds to the military command . Vespasian becomes emperor . A.D. 70. Petilius Cærialis , lieutenant in Britain ; Agricola serves under him , and the Fourteenth Legion is designated the " Conquerors of Britain . " A.D. 75. Julius ...
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