Chapter 46: The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire

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were rewarded with an equestrian statue, and a daughter of the emperor. It was more difficult to trust the fidelity of Crispus, whose recent services were recompensed by the comma
Chapter 46 of 'The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire'- Persia versus Rome

Suetonius • Life of Nero

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of the senatorial and equestrian orders with oil. To preside over⁠ 35 the whole contest he appointed ex-consuls , chosen by lot, who occupied the seats of the praetors. Then
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Chapter 17 of 'The Decline & Fall Of The Roman Empire'

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the senate, and the equestrian order, with their innumerable attendants, had followed their emperor to the banks of the Propontis; that a spurious race of strangers and plebeians
Chapter 17 of 'The History Of The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire' - Foundation of Constantinople - Political system of Constantine - Military Discipline - The Palace - The

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