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... example , shows an intellectual independence that is striking . He blames Nicias for his superstition . His statements as to the wealth and resources of Athens are precise , especially those with regard to Athenian revenue and taxation ...
... example , shows an intellectual independence that is striking . He blames Nicias for his superstition . His statements as to the wealth and resources of Athens are precise , especially those with regard to Athenian revenue and taxation ...
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... example of Dominican historiography is the second part of that " colossal compilation " made by Vincent of Beauvais ( 1190-1264 ) under the royal patronage of St. Louis , and known as the Speculum Historiale , or Mirror of History . 10 ...
... example of Dominican historiography is the second part of that " colossal compilation " made by Vincent of Beauvais ( 1190-1264 ) under the royal patronage of St. Louis , and known as the Speculum Historiale , or Mirror of History . 10 ...
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... example , could he place the death of his patron , Philip of Burgundy , a year late ? How can we explain the ... example , Commines saw in the venture of Charles VIII an example of imprudent policy that would furnish lessons of another ...
... example , could he place the death of his patron , Philip of Burgundy , a year late ? How can we explain the ... example , Commines saw in the venture of Charles VIII an example of imprudent policy that would furnish lessons of another ...
Contents
CHAPTER PAGE I THE ANCIENT ORIENT | 3 |
ANCIENT GREEK HISTORIOGRAPHY | 21 |
THE ALEXANDRIAN AND POSTALEXANDRIAN EPOCH | 41 |
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