The Roman History of Appian of Alexandria: The civil warsG. Bell, 1899 |
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... learned of the plot against him and did not go out frequently , but transacted business from day to day in the atrium of his house , which was poorly lighted . One evening as he was sending the crowd away he exclaimed suddenly that he ...
... learned of the plot against him and did not go out frequently , but transacted business from day to day in the atrium of his house , which was poorly lighted . One evening as he was sending the crowd away he exclaimed suddenly that he ...
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... learned of the kill- ing of Drusus and of the reason alleged for banishing the others , they considered it no longer bearable that those who were laboring for their political advancement should suffer such outrages , and as they saw no ...
... learned of the kill- ing of Drusus and of the reason alleged for banishing the others , they considered it no longer bearable that those who were laboring for their political advancement should suffer such outrages , and as they saw no ...
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... learned that another army was approaching , he sent Sulpicius around to take Lafrenius in the rear while he made a sally in front . Battle was joined and both sides were having a doubtful fight when Sulpicius set fire to the enemy's ...
... learned that another army was approaching , he sent Sulpicius around to take Lafrenius in the rear while he made a sally in front . Battle was joined and both sides were having a doubtful fight when Sulpicius set fire to the enemy's ...
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... learned of the change of sentiment among the Etruscans , sent 15,000 men to their assistance by a long and difficult road . Gnæus Pompeius , who was now consul , fell upon them and killed 5000 of them . The rest made their way homeward ...
... learned of the change of sentiment among the Etruscans , sent 15,000 men to their assistance by a long and difficult road . Gnæus Pompeius , who was now consul , fell upon them and killed 5000 of them . The rest made their way homeward ...
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... learned this fact he was greatly displeased . Nevertheless he received Quintus in the camp , and , after transacting the necessary business with him the following day , withdrew for a short time as a private person , but a little later ...
... learned this fact he was greatly displeased . Nevertheless he received Quintus in the camp , and , after transacting the necessary business with him the following day , withdrew for a short time as a private person , but a little later ...
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