Historical Tales: The Romance of RealityJ. B. Lippincott, 1902 - 322 páginas |
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... hand of the expiring empire of Rome . The broad Rhine proved but a feeble obstacle to the innumerable cavalry of the Huns . A bridge of boats was quickly built , and across the stream they poured into the fair provinces of Gaul ...
... hand of the expiring empire of Rome . The broad Rhine proved but a feeble obstacle to the innumerable cavalry of the Huns . A bridge of boats was quickly built , and across the stream they poured into the fair provinces of Gaul ...
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... hands of the ruthless foe . And still the prayed - for relief came not . Hope seemed at an end . While such of the people as could not bear arms lay prostrate in prayer , Anianus , hopeful to the last , sent his messenger to the ...
... hands of the ruthless foe . And still the prayed - for relief came not . Hope seemed at an end . While such of the people as could not bear arms lay prostrate in prayer , Anianus , hopeful to the last , sent his messenger to the ...
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... hand . There was no time to occupy and attempt to defend the city . If his men were assailed by citizens and soldiers in those narrow streets they might be slaughtered without mercy . Prudence dic- tated a retreat . Attila was as ...
... hand . There was no time to occupy and attempt to defend the city . If his men were assailed by citizens and soldiers in those narrow streets they might be slaughtered without mercy . Prudence dic- tated a retreat . Attila was as ...
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... hand in marriage , let him send messengers without delay to demand me of my uncle Gondebaud ; and bid him direct his messengers , as soon as they obtain permission , to take me away in haste . If they delay , I fear all will fail ...
... hand in marriage , let him send messengers without delay to demand me of my uncle Gondebaud ; and bid him direct his messengers , as soon as they obtain permission , to take me away in haste . If they delay , I fear all will fail ...
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... hand of his niece in marriage . They found Gondebaud , and found him willing . The request of the powerful Clovis was not one to be safely refused , and the Burgundian king was pleased with the idea of gaining his friendship , by giving ...
... hand of his niece in marriage . They found Gondebaud , and found him willing . The request of the powerful Clovis was not one to be safely refused , and the Burgundian king was pleased with the idea of gaining his friendship , by giving ...
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