The history of the decline and fall of the roman empire Volume 7 - Softcover
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1829 Excerpt: ...in the Moorish wars. Their merit was over-rated by themselves, and perhaps neglected by the Vandals; they viewed the country with envy, and the conquerors with disdain; but their real or ficti 48) See the original Chronicle of Isidore, and the vth and vith books of the History of Spain by Mariana. The Romans were finally expelled by Suintila king of the Visigoths. (A. D. 621--626) after their reunion to the Catholic church. 49) See the marriage and fate of Amalafrida in Procopius, (Vandal. 1. i. c. 8, 9.) and in Cassiodorus (Var. ix. 1.) tie expostulation of her royal brother. Compare likewise the Chronicle of Victor Tunnunensis. 50) Lilybaeum: was built by the Carthaginians, Olyrop. xcv. 4.; and in the first punic war, a strong situation, and excellent harbour, rendered that place an important oblect to both nations..A.D.534. the Ostrogoths of Italy. 185 ticms conspiracy was prevented by a massacre; the Goths were oppressed, and the captivity of Amalafrida was goon followed by her secret and suspicious death. The eloquent pen of Cassiodorus was employed to reproach Ae Vandal court with the cruel violation of every social and public duty; but the vengeance which he threatened in the name of his sovereign, might be derided with impunity, as long as Africa was protected by the sea, and the Goths were destitute of a navy. In the blind impotence of grief and indignation, they joyfully saluted the approach of the Romans, entertained thn fleet of Belisarius in the ports of Sicily, and were speedily delighted or alarmed by the surprising intelligence, that their revenge was executed beyond the measure of their hopes, or perhaps of their wishes. To their friendship the emperor was indebted for the kingdom of Africa, and the Goths might reason.ably think, that they ...
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- PublisherRareBooksClub.com
- Publication date2012
- ISBN 10 1154837041
- ISBN 13 9781154837049
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages124
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