Chapter 24 of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire

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the most skilful artists were procured from the adjacent cities; ( 12 ) a considerable share of the revenue was devoted to the public amusements, and the magnificence of the games
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diligence of her artists, were instantly devoted to the gratification of his caprice; but when the work was finished, he rejected with scorn a present so unworthy the majesty of a
Chapter 46 of 'The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire'- Persia versus Rome

Chapter 68 of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire

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that the first artists, in their rude and ambitious efforts, should have transgressed the standard of moderation. A Turkish cannon, more enormous than that of Mahomet, still guard
Chapter 68 of 'The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire' —Conquest of Constantinople by the Turks

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