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The Roman history: from the foundation of the city of Rome, to the destruction of the western Empire. By Dr. Goldsmith. In two volumes. [pt.2]

Oliver Goldsmith

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"CAESAR has been much celebrated for his fortune, and yet his [U. C. 706] abilities seem equal to his highest success. He enjoyed many shining qualities, without the intermixture of any defect but that of ambition. His talents were such as would have rendered him victorious at the head of any army he commanded, and he would have governed in any republic that had given him birth. Having now gained a most complete victory, his success only seemed to increase his activity, and inspire him with fresh resolution to face new dangers. He resolved, therefore, to pursue his last advantage, and follow Pompey to whatever country he should retire; convinced that during his life he might gain new triumphs, but could never enjoy security. Hearing therefore of his being at Amphipolis, he sent off his troops before him, and then embarked on board a little frigate in order to cross the Hellespont; but, in the middle of the streight, he fell in with one of Pompey's commanders, at the head of ten ships of war. Caesar, no way terrified at the superiority of his force, bore up to him, and commanded him to submit. The other instantly obeyed, awed by the terror of Caesar's name, and surrendered himself and his fleet at discretion.
This is an edition of a classical book first published in the eighteenth century.

Language: English

Pages: 289

Format: Kindle Edition

The Roman history: from the foundation of the city of Rome, to the destruction of the western Empire. By Dr. Goldsmith. In two volumes. [pt.2]

Oliver Goldsmith

5/5 ( ratings)

"CAESAR has been much celebrated for his fortune, and yet his [U. C. 706] abilities seem equal to his highest success. He enjoyed many shining qualities, without the intermixture of any defect but that of ambition. His talents were such as would have rendered him victorious at the head of any army he commanded, and he would have governed in any republic that had given him birth. Having now gained a most complete victory, his success only seemed to increase his activity, and inspire him with fresh resolution to face new dangers. He resolved, therefore, to pursue his last advantage, and follow Pompey to whatever country he should retire; convinced that during his life he might gain new triumphs, but could never enjoy security. Hearing therefore of his being at Amphipolis, he sent off his troops before him, and then embarked on board a little frigate in order to cross the Hellespont; but, in the middle of the streight, he fell in with one of Pompey's commanders, at the head of ten ships of war. Caesar, no way terrified at the superiority of his force, bore up to him, and commanded him to submit. The other instantly obeyed, awed by the terror of Caesar's name, and surrendered himself and his fleet at discretion.
This is an edition of a classical book first published in the eighteenth century.

Language: English

Pages: 289

Format: Kindle Edition

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