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History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbon, Edward (1737-1794)
The Character, Conquests, And Court Of Attila, King Of The Huns.—Death Of Theodosius The Younger.—Elevation Of Marcian To The Empire Of The East. The Western world was oppressed by the Goths and Vandals, who fled before the Huns; but the achievements of the Huns themselves were not adequate to their power and prosperity.
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbon, Edward (1737-1794)
After his decease, the tedious and equal suspense of the conclave was fixed by the dexterity of the French faction. A specious offer was made and accepted, that, in the term of forty days,…
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbon, Edward (1737-1794)
Never perhaps has the energy and effect of a single mind been more remarkably felt than in the sudden, though transient, reformation of Rome by the tribune Rienzi.
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbon, Edward (1737-1794)
Part IV. While they expected the descent of the tardy angel, the doors were broken with axes; and as the Turks encountered no resistance,…
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbon, Edward (1737-1794)
The Normans of Apulia were seated on the verge of the two empires; and, according to the policy of the hour, they accepted the investiture of their lands,…
History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire by Gibbon, Edward (1737-1794)
After a tedious and troublesome navigation of seventy-seven days, this religious squadron cast anchor before Venice; and their reception proclaimed the joy and magnificence of that powerful republic.
Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 2: Assizes-Browne by Herbermann, Charles George (1840-1916)
Born in 1090, at Fontaines, near Dijon, France; died at Clairvaux, 21 August, 1153. His parents were Tescelin, lord of Fontaines, and Aleth of Montbard, both belonging to the highest nobility of Burgundy.
Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 24: 1878 by Spurgeon, Charles Haddon (1834-1892)
"By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff." Hebrews 11:21. "When he was dying." Death is a thorough test of faith.
Great Controversy by White, Ellen Gould (1827-1915)
Chapter 4 The Waldenses Amid the gloom that settled upon the earth during the long period of papal supremacy, the light of truth could not be wholly extinguished.
Spurgeon's Sermons Volume 23: 1877 by Spurgeon, Charles Haddon (1834-1892)
"But was strong in faith, giving glory to God." Romans 4:20. ABRAHAM is the father of the faithful. When children have a noble father it is a good thing for them to be fully conversant with his character and, therefore, we shall do well to consider the life of the great Patriarch, especially marking that grand excellence which makes him the father of Believers, namely, his faith.