The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Volume 1J. & J. Harper, 1826 - Byzantine Empire |
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... respects to our modern cannon and mortars . We may observe , that the use of them in the field gradually became more prevalent , in proportion as personal valour and military skill declined with the Roman empire . When men were no ...
... respects to our modern cannon and mortars . We may observe , that the use of them in the field gradually became more prevalent , in proportion as personal valour and military skill declined with the Roman empire . When men were no ...
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... respect- ed as the firmest bond of society , the useful persuasion , that , either in this or in a future life , the crime of perjury is most as- suredly punished by the avenging gods . But whilst they ac- knowledged the general ...
... respect- ed as the firmest bond of society , the useful persuasion , that , either in this or in a future life , the crime of perjury is most as- suredly punished by the avenging gods . But whilst they ac- knowledged the general ...
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... respect their superior wisdom and power . 41 Nor was the influence of the Grecian language and sentiments confined to the narrow limits of that once celebrated country . Their empire , by the progress of colonies and conquest , had been ...
... respect their superior wisdom and power . 41 Nor was the influence of the Grecian language and sentiments confined to the narrow limits of that once celebrated country . Their empire , by the progress of colonies and conquest , had been ...
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... respect for the obstacles either of nature or private property . Mountains were perforated , and bold arches thrown over the broacest and most rapid streams . The middle part of the road was raised into a ter- race which commanded the ...
... respect for the obstacles either of nature or private property . Mountains were perforated , and bold arches thrown over the broacest and most rapid streams . The middle part of the road was raised into a ter- race which commanded the ...
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... as- serted those of military discipline ; and the people , who abhorred the action , were obliged to respect the principle . vice . It was from the success , not from 70 THE DECLINE AND FALL Power of the Roman Generals.
... as- serted those of military discipline ; and the people , who abhorred the action , were obliged to respect the principle . vice . It was from the success , not from 70 THE DECLINE AND FALL Power of the Roman Generals.
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Page 84 - If a man were called to fix the period in the history of the world, during which the condition of the human race was most happy and prosperous, he would, without hesitation, name that which elapsed from the death of Domitian to the accession of Commodus.
Page 393 - The theologian may indulge the pleasing task of describing religion as she descended from heaven, arrayed in her native purity. A more melancholy duty is imposed on the historian. He must discover the inevitable mixture of error and corruption which she contracted in a long residence upon earth, among a weak and degenerate race of beings.
Page 393 - The miraculous powers ascribed to the primitive church. IV. The pure and austere morals of the Christians. V. The union and discipline of the Christian republic, which gradually formed an independent and increasing state in the heart of the Roman empire.
Page 66 - It was scarcely possible that the eyes of contemporaries should discover in the public felicity the latent causes of decay and corruption. This long peace, and the uniform government of the Romans, introduced a slow and secret poison into the vitals of the empire.
Page 17 - In the second century of the Christian era, the Empire of Rome comprehended the fairest part of the earth, and the most civilized portion of mankind. The frontiers of that extensive monarchy were guarded by ancient renown and disciplined valour. The gentle but powerful influence of laws and manners had gradually cemented the union of the provinces. Their peaceful inhabitants enjoyed and abused the advantages of wealth and luxury.
Page 411 - Christians precepts of the gospel, it is no wonder that so advantageous an offer should have been accepted by great numbers of every religion, of every rank, and of every province in the Roman empire.
Page 22 - Iberia, Albania, Osrhoene, and even the Parthian monarch himself, had accepted their diadems from the hands of the emperor; that the independent tribes of the Median and Carduchian hills had implored his protection ; and that the rich countries of Armenia, Mesopotamia, and Assyria, were reduced into the state of provinces.
Page 83 - His reign is marked by the rare advantage of furnishing very few materials for history; which is, indeed, little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind.
Page 147 - ... he discussed public affairs and determined private causes, with a patience and discretion above his years. The dryness of business was relieved by the charms of literature ; and a portion of time was always set apart for his favourite studies of poetry, history, and philosophy.
Page 409 - We are sufficiently acquainted with the eminent persons who flourished in the age of Cicero and of the first Caesars, with their actions, their characters, and their motives, to be assured that their conduct in this life was never regulated by any serious conviction of the rewards or punishments of a future state.