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Page 47
... Persians , or to dispute the victory with them ; that it was therefore necessary to point out to Greece another means of safety and preservation , whilst she was under these alarms ; and that they ought to show the whole universe , who ...
... Persians , or to dispute the victory with them ; that it was therefore necessary to point out to Greece another means of safety and preservation , whilst she was under these alarms ; and that they ought to show the whole universe , who ...
Page 52
... Persians ? Miltiades , however , declared for the contrary opinion ; and showed , that the only means to exalt the cou- rage of their own troops , and to strike a terror into those of Who commanded the Persians ? -How numerous were the ...
... Persians ? Miltiades , however , declared for the contrary opinion ; and showed , that the only means to exalt the cou- rage of their own troops , and to strike a terror into those of Who commanded the Persians ? -How numerous were the ...
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... Persians ; not doubting but , when his wings were once victorious , they would be able to attack the enemy's main flank , and com- plete the victory without much difficulty . This was the same plan as Hannibal followed afterwards at the ...
... Persians ; not doubting but , when his wings were once victorious , they would be able to attack the enemy's main flank , and com- plete the victory without much difficulty . This was the same plan as Hannibal followed afterwards at the ...
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