Masinissa
Americannoun
noun
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These two princes, Syphax and Masinissa, were both kings in Numidia, but reigned over different nations.
From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Charles Rollin
Their army had been well-nigh destroyed in the battle with Masinissa; their city was consequently defenseless, and the Roman fleet had already reached its African port, and the troops were landed.
From Hannibal Makers of History by Jacob Abbott
Scipio, after having paid his compliments, and returned thanks to Masinissa, set out with the elephants for which he had been sent.
From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Charles Rollin
The command of the troops, within the walls, was given to another Asdrubal, grandson of Masinissa.
From The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) by Charles Rollin
Masinissa, in a fit of jealousy, went over to Rome, leaving Syphax and Hasdrubal to fight it out with Scipio.
From The Comic History of Rome by Gilbert Abbott ? Becket
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