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The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Vol. 6
The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire Vol 6 Author:Edward Gibbon, Edward Gibbon They chose four ambassadors, Matthew of Montmorency, our historian the marshal of Champagne, and two Venetians, to congratulate the emperor. The gates were thrown open on their approach, the streets on both sides were lined with the battle axes of the Danish and English guard: the presence-chamber glittered with gold and jewels, the false substi... more »tute of virtue and power: by the side of the blind Isaac his wife was seated, the sister of the king of Hungary.« less