Encyclopaedia Britannica; Or A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and Miscellaneous Literature, Volumen16Archibald Constable, 1823 |
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... king of Cappadocia . From this prince all the other kings of Parthia took the surname of Arsaces , as those of Egypt did that of Ptolemy , from Ptolemy Soter . Arsaces I. was succeeded by his son Arsaces II . who , entering Media , made ...
... king of Cappadocia . From this prince all the other kings of Parthia took the surname of Arsaces , as those of Egypt did that of Ptolemy , from Ptolemy Soter . Arsaces I. was succeeded by his son Arsaces II . who , entering Media , made ...
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... king enjoyed his dignity but a very short tim , being , a few days after his accession , killed in another battle with the Scythians . He was succeeded by Pacorus I. who entered into an alliance with the Romans ; and he by Phrahates III ...
... king enjoyed his dignity but a very short tim , being , a few days after his accession , killed in another battle with the Scythians . He was succeeded by Pacorus I. who entered into an alliance with the Romans ; and he by Phrahates III ...
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... king of suaded by Abgarus king of Edessa , whom the Romans took for an ally , but who was in reality a traitor sent by Surenas to bring about the destruction of the Roman army . Edessa . Under the conduct of this faithless guide , the ...
... king of suaded by Abgarus king of Edessa , whom the Romans took for an ally , but who was in reality a traitor sent by Surenas to bring about the destruction of the Roman army . Edessa . Under the conduct of this faithless guide , the ...
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... King Orodes . " He had scarce uttered these words , when some of the king's officers , taking Crassus by the middle , set him upon the horse , which they began to whip with great violence before them in order to make him quicken his ...
... King Orodes . " He had scarce uttered these words , when some of the king's officers , taking Crassus by the middle , set him upon the horse , which they began to whip with great violence before them in order to make him quicken his ...
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... king of Armenia , who in the end betrayed him ; for betrayed by Artaba- instead of conducting the army the straight way from zus king of Zeugma on the Euphrates , to the Araxes which part- Armenia . ed Media from Armenia , and which was ...
... king of Armenia , who in the end betrayed him ; for betrayed by Artaba- instead of conducting the army the straight way from zus king of Zeugma on the Euphrates , to the Araxes which part- Armenia . ed Media from Armenia , and which was ...
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Pasajes populares
Página 30 - I cannot tell what you and other men Think of this life ; but, for my single self, I had as lief not be as live to be In awe of such a thing as I myself.
Página 32 - That it should come to this! But two months dead: nay, not so much, not two: So excellent a king; that was, to this, Hyperion to a satyr; so loving to my mother That he might not beteem the winds of heaven Visit her face too roughly.
Página 30 - Caesar carelessly but nod on him. He had a fever when he was in Spain, And when the fit was on him, I did mark How he did shake...
Página 31 - Rumble thy bellyful ! Spit, fire ! spout, rain ! Nor rain, wind, thunder, fire, are my daughters: I tax not you, you elements, with unkindness ; I never gave you kingdom, call'd you children, You owe me no subscription: then, let fall Your horrible pleasure; here I stand, your slave, A poor, infirm, weak, and...
Página 259 - That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you : for she hath been a succourer of many, and of myself also.
Página 30 - ... tis true, this god did shake ; His coward lips did from their colour fly, And that same eye whose bend doth awe the world Did lose his lustre : I did hear him groan : Ay, and that tongue of his that bade the Romans Mark him and write his speeches in their books, Alas, it cried, 'Give me some drink, Titinius,
Página 32 - O, that this too, too solid flesh would melt, Thaw, and resolve itself into a dew ! " Or that the Everlasting had not fix'd His canon 'gainst self-slaughter...
Página 30 - Dar'st thou, Cassius, now Leap in with me into this angry flood, And swim to yonder point ? ' Upon the word, Accoutred as I was, I plunged in And bade him follow : so indeed he did. The torrent...
Página 17 - As the partridge sitteth on eggs, and hatcheth them not; so he that getteth riches, and not by right, shall leave them in the midst of his days, and at his end shall be a fool.
Página 31 - Like Niobe, all tears, why she, even she — O God ! a beast that wants discourse of reason, Would have mourn'd longer — married with mine uncle, My father's brother, but no more like my father Than I to Hercules...