I, ClaudiusKnopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 1989 M10 23 - 480 páginas Considered an idiot because of his physical infirmities, Claudius survived the intrigues and poisonings of the reigns of Augustus, Tiberius, and the Mad Caligula to become emperor in 41 A.D. A masterpiece. |
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... officers , " I put in , remembering Cleon . " And good staff - officers , certainly - though he's never actually handled a sword or shield in his life . " I was bold enough to ask Pollio why he was often called " The Last of the Romans ...
... officers , " I put in , remembering Cleon . " And good staff - officers , certainly - though he's never actually handled a sword or shield in his life . " I was bold enough to ask Pollio why he was often called " The Last of the Romans ...
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... officers , in studying their comfort , in increasing their military efficiency , and in gathering information about the disposition and plans of his enemy . Germanicus was one of the most conscien- tious commanders who ever served in ...
... officers , in studying their comfort , in increasing their military efficiency , and in gathering information about the disposition and plans of his enemy . Germanicus was one of the most conscien- tious commanders who ever served in ...
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... officers they had put themselves beyond hope of his trust or forgiveness , their hearts suddenly went out to him as a brave and humane and honourable man . One old veteran— there were many there who had been serving in Germany twenty ...
... officers they had put themselves beyond hope of his trust or forgiveness , their hearts suddenly went out to him as a brave and humane and honourable man . One old veteran— there were many there who had been serving in Germany twenty ...
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I, Claudius: From the Autobiography of Tiberius Claudius, Born B.C. 10 ... Robert Graves Vista de fragmentos - 1934 |
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