A Chronological Abridgment of the History of Great-Britain, from the First Invasion of the Romans, to the Year 1763: With Genealogical and Political Tables ...T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 - Great Britain |
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... prevent it by send- ing ambassadors to make their submissions to the authority of Rome , and to offer hostages for their fidelity . Cæsar exhorted them to continue in those dispositions Period 1. ] 11 ROMAN INVASION .
... prevent it by send- ing ambassadors to make their submissions to the authority of Rome , and to offer hostages for their fidelity . Cæsar exhorted them to continue in those dispositions Period 1. ] 11 ROMAN INVASION .
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... Rome , have so much employed the pen of all the historians of those times , that a chasm of eighty - nine years has been left in the history of Britain , which cannot now be filled up in a satisfactory manner . Ann . Dom . 43 to 59 . In ...
... Rome , have so much employed the pen of all the historians of those times , that a chasm of eighty - nine years has been left in the history of Britain , which cannot now be filled up in a satisfactory manner . Ann . Dom . 43 to 59 . In ...
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... Rome , where Claudius was so much pleased with the noble firmness and mag- nanimity of the British prince , that he pardoned him and his family , and commanded their chains to be immediately taken off . Ann . 59 to 77 . Under the reign ...
... Rome , where Claudius was so much pleased with the noble firmness and mag- nanimity of the British prince , that he pardoned him and his family , and commanded their chains to be immediately taken off . Ann . 59 to 77 . Under the reign ...
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... Vespasian , extended by his bravery the terror of the Roman arms . Julius Fron- tinus succeeded Cerealis ; but the general who finally VOL . I. C established the dominion of Rome in Britain , was Julius Period 1. ] 17 ROMAN INVASION .
... Vespasian , extended by his bravery the terror of the Roman arms . Julius Fron- tinus succeeded Cerealis ; but the general who finally VOL . I. C established the dominion of Rome in Britain , was Julius Period 1. ] 17 ROMAN INVASION .
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... Rome in Britain , was Julius Agricola , who governed it under the reigns of Vespasian , Titus , and Domitian . Ann . 78 to 85 . The exploits of Julius Agricola , the most famous of all the Roman governors of Britain , have been recorded ...
... Rome in Britain , was Julius Agricola , who governed it under the reigns of Vespasian , Titus , and Domitian . Ann . 78 to 85 . The exploits of Julius Agricola , the most famous of all the Roman governors of Britain , have been recorded ...
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