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Page 90
... rear to replace those in front . The result was that frequently the columns became completely demoralized , and to avoid being cut down where they stood , their men took to their heels and massacre followed . We know that to overcome ...
... rear to replace those in front . The result was that frequently the columns became completely demoralized , and to avoid being cut down where they stood , their men took to their heels and massacre followed . We know that to overcome ...
Page 152
... rear of it were dug two trenches , both 15 feet broad and deep . The inner trench - that is the nearer of the two to the hill – was flooded from one of the rivers to form a moat , and in rear of it was erected a 12 - foot - high rampart ...
... rear of it were dug two trenches , both 15 feet broad and deep . The inner trench - that is the nearer of the two to the hill – was flooded from one of the rivers to form a moat , and in rear of it was erected a 12 - foot - high rampart ...
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... rear.2 Labienus tried in vain to stop him . The Pompeians in the line of battle , fancying that Labienus was retreating , lost heart , and before they could discover their mistake the Caesarians dashed in and broke the line.'3 This is ...
... rear.2 Labienus tried in vain to stop him . The Pompeians in the line of battle , fancying that Labienus was retreating , lost heart , and before they could discover their mistake the Caesarians dashed in and broke the line.'3 This is ...
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CHAPTER I | 15 |
Inauguration of the Century of Revolution | 22 |
The First Civil | 28 |
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