Manual of classical literature : from the German of J.J. Eschenburg, with additions (1855)
Eschenburg, Johann Joachim, 1743-1820, Fiske, N. W. (Nathan Welby), 1798-1847, ed · Philadelphia : E.C. & J. Biddle · leaf 312
g all who served on horseback,but only such as were chosen into the rank. In the year 124 B. C, the orderreceived some important prerogatives, being chosen to act as judges, and tofarm the revenues. The property requisite to qualify one for election as a knight,at this period, was 400 thousand… … 256 ROMAN ANTIQUITIES. horse at the public expense; hence the phrase, equo publico mcrere The orderwas under the constant supervision of the Censors. 1. Plebeians as well as Patricians were eligible to this order. The term illustreswas applied to those descended from ancient tamilies. The number of…
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