The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthagininas, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians, and Grecians, Volume 5Collins and Company, 1820 |
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... whole to consist of 16,000 men , at 16 deep , and consequently always 1000 men in front . This space in the first case was 6000 feet , or 1000 fathoms , which make 10 furlongs , or half a league . In the second case it was but half so ...
... whole to consist of 16,000 men , at 16 deep , and consequently always 1000 men in front . This space in the first case was 6000 feet , or 1000 fathoms , which make 10 furlongs , or half a league . In the second case it was but half so ...
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... whole in or part , as occasion may require . In fine , it has a greater variety of motions , and consequently more activity and strength than the phalanx . a Discourse on Universal History . Statarius uturque miles , ordines servans ...
... whole in or part , as occasion may require . In fine , it has a greater variety of motions , and consequently more activity and strength than the phalanx . a Discourse on Universal History . Statarius uturque miles , ordines servans ...
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... whole world would not satiate , a haughty tyrant , who looks upon all men , and even his allies , as so many subjects or slaves ; and who , for that reason , is no less incensed by too slow a submission than an open revolt ; a vi ...
... whole world would not satiate , a haughty tyrant , who looks upon all men , and even his allies , as so many subjects or slaves ; and who , for that reason , is no less incensed by too slow a submission than an open revolt ; a vi ...
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... whole proof in the eyes of the mul- titude . He affixes to the heavy complaints of Philip the idea of an express declaration of war ; and then , to animate his fellow - citizens , to fill them with confidence in the resolu- tion with ...
... whole proof in the eyes of the mul- titude . He affixes to the heavy complaints of Philip the idea of an express declaration of war ; and then , to animate his fellow - citizens , to fill them with confidence in the resolu- tion with ...
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... whole people , a herald came upon the stage , and , producing the young orphans drest in complete armour , pro- claimed with a loud voice : " These young orphans , whom " an untimely death in the midst of dangers has deprived of " their ...
... whole people , a herald came upon the stage , and , producing the young orphans drest in complete armour , pro- claimed with a loud voice : " These young orphans , whom " an untimely death in the midst of dangers has deprived of " their ...
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Page 247 - Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the loins of kings, to open before him the two leaved gates; and the gates shall not be shut; I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron...
Page 282 - This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth: and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations. For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?
Page 152 - And as I was considering, behold, an he goat came from the west on the face of the whole earth, and touched not the ground : and the goat had a notable horn between his eyes.
Page 152 - Therefore the he-goat waxed very great : and when he was strong, the great horn was broken ; and for it came up four notable ones, toward the four winds of heaven.
Page 152 - Then I lifted up mine eyes, and saw, and, behold, there stood before the river a ram which had two horns: and the two horns were high; but one was higher than the other, and the higher came up last.
Page 246 - Alexander stopped, purposely to take a view of his stature and noble mien, he being about five cubits in height." Porus did not seem dejected at his misfortune, but came up with a resolute countenance, like a valiant warrior, whose courage in defending his dominions ought to acquire him the esteem of the brave prince who had conquered him. Alexander spoke first, and with an august and gracious air, asked him how he desired to be treated ; Like a king, replied Porus ; But, continued Alexander, do...
Page 152 - And he came to the ram that had two horns, which I had seen standing before the river, and ran unto him in the fury of his power. And I saw him come close unto the ram, and he was moved with choler against him, and smote the ram, and brake his two horns : and there was no power in the ram to stand before him, but he cast him down to the ground, and stamped upon him : and there was none that could deliver the ram out of his hand.
Page 281 - I will also make it a possession for the bittern, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith the Lord of hosts.
Page 152 - I saw the ram pushing westward, and northward, and southward ; so that no beasts might stand before him, neither was there any that could deliver out of his hand ; but he did according to his will, and became great.
Page 110 - Peace, having a golden eagle between them, with wings extended, as ready to take its flight. But nothing could equal the magnificence of the king; he was clothed in a vest of purple, striped with silver, and over it a long robe, glittering all over with gold and precious stones, that represented two falcons rushing from the clouds, and pecking at one another. Around his waist he wore a golden girdle...