Illustrations of school classics, arranged and described (1903)
Hill, George Francis, Sir, 1867-1948 · London, Macmillan · leaf 449
The main principles of the ballista (Ai0o/3dAos, 7reT/jo/3dAos)are the same as those of the catapulta (see No. 483), butas it was used chiefly for throwing stones, the line of discharge was directed upwards at an angle of anything under 45 degrees. 392 ILLUSTRATIONS OF SCHOOL CLASSICS 485.… … The Emperor is in his triumphal car, while Victory,standing behind him, places a wreath on his head. Thehorses are led by the goddess Roma. ANTIQUITIES 393
Classical antiquities
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