Julian Alps
Americannoun
plural noun
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With three sides dominated by the Julian Alps and a steep mountain pass providing the only road access, Drežnica is not a place many stumble across by chance.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 9, 2020
A double-height picture window with a door that opens to a small terrace affords spectacular views of the high peaks of the Julian Alps.
From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2015
At the approach of Stilicho, Alaric retired at first, but collecting a force of ten thousand men penetrated the Julian Alps, and advanced into Italy.
From Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity by John Lord
When the troops of Maximin, advancing in excellent order, arrived at the foot of the Julian Alps, they were terrified by the silence and desolation that reigned on the frontiers of Italy.
From History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 by Henry Hart Milman
The Eastern Alps form the broadest and lowest portion of the system, and embrace the Noric Alps, the Carnic Alps, the Julian Alps, &c.; highest peak, the Gross Glockner, 12,405 feet.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide by Various
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