Numantia
Americannoun
noun
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Numantia stood upon a lofty rock, and its inhabitants displayed a courage worthy of its high position.
From The Comic History of Rome by Becket, Gilbert Abbott ?
He showed great ability, and in two years reduced the whole northern province, except the two cities of Termantia and Numantia.
From Ancient States and Empires by Lord, John
He first served in Spain, and was present at the siege of Numantia in B.C.
From A Smaller History of Rome by Smith, William, Sir
The latter was an able, energetic, but ambitious and unscrupulous prince, who had gained a good knowledge of Roman society through serving in the Roman army before Numantia.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
Meantime, after an interval of some years, in 143 the war had broken out afresh in the nearer province where the struggle centered about the town of Numantia.
From A History of Rome to 565 A. D. by Boak, Arthur Edward Romilly
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