The History of the World,: From the Reign of Alexander to that of Augustus, Comprehending the Latter Ages of European Greece, and the History of the Greek Kingdoms in Asia and Africa, from Their Foundation to Their Destruction; with a Preliminary Survey of Alexander's Conquests, and an Estimate of His Plans for Their Consolidation and Improvement, Volumen2Hopkins and Earle, Philadelphia; Farrand, Mallory and Company Boston; and J.W. Campbell, Petersburg, Virginia., 1809 - 483 páginas |
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Página 338 - He led his Africans to the gates of Rome, where he found three armies in order of battle, prepared to receive him; but Hannibal dreaded the event of a combat from which he could not hope to escape, unless he destroyed the last of his enemies; and his speedy retreat confessed the invincible courage of the Romans.
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