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The History of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire

CHAPTER XXIX: Division Of Roman Empire Between Sons Of Theodosius
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Not only the robes and diadems of the deceased emperor, but even the helmets, sword-hilts, belts, rasses, &c., were enriched with pearls, emeralds, and diamonds.] [Footnote 29:--Tantoque remoto Principe, mutatas orbis non sensit habenas.

This high commendation (i.Cons.Stil.i.

149) may be justified by the fears of the dying emperor, (de Bell.Gildon.

292-301;) and the peace and good order which were enjoyed after his death, (i.Cons.


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