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... in general . The feudal system gave a direction to the spirit of freedom , prevalent among the descendants of the con- querors of Rome , with which the ancients were never acquainted . This was fully displayed in the institu- tions.
... in general . The feudal system gave a direction to the spirit of freedom , prevalent among the descendants of the con- querors of Rome , with which the ancients were never acquainted . This was fully displayed in the institu- tions.
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... Rome . The conquerors of Rome we generally and justly style barbarians ; but they were , in many essen- tial respects , less barbarous than the Romans whom they conquered . They had more justice , integrity , AN HISTORICAL COMPEND .
... Rome . The conquerors of Rome we generally and justly style barbarians ; but they were , in many essen- tial respects , less barbarous than the Romans whom they conquered . They had more justice , integrity , AN HISTORICAL COMPEND .
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... Rome ; nor would they have fallen short in Europe but for the in- tervention of unexpected causes . 1 Othoman was succeeded by his son Orchanes .... he by Amurath I. and he by Bajazet I. Amurath led a great army over the Hellespont ...
... Rome ; nor would they have fallen short in Europe but for the in- tervention of unexpected causes . 1 Othoman was succeeded by his son Orchanes .... he by Amurath I. and he by Bajazet I. Amurath led a great army over the Hellespont ...
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... Rome . Bajazet , the son of Amurath , was a very great gen- eral . He was impetuous as a thunderbolt , yet of cool and thoughtful courage . He possessed the craft and policy of negotiation together with the powers of compulsion . The ...
... Rome . Bajazet , the son of Amurath , was a very great gen- eral . He was impetuous as a thunderbolt , yet of cool and thoughtful courage . He possessed the craft and policy of negotiation together with the powers of compulsion . The ...
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... Rome . - Philip , determined on this important enterprise , made the most active and powerful exertions . The ports of Europe , from the mouth of the Elbe to the Straits of Gibraltar , resounded with naval prepara- tions : and at length ...
... Rome . - Philip , determined on this important enterprise , made the most active and powerful exertions . The ports of Europe , from the mouth of the Elbe to the Straits of Gibraltar , resounded with naval prepara- tions : and at length ...
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