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They came with the offer of a truce, which Romanus spurned, and so battle became inevitable. He was probably quite right, for he must return to Constatinople as a conqueror or not at all.
— Aug 11, 2020 07:34AM
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As to Saladin: "However, it is not only for his military prowess that he is remembered, but as much for his breadth of view, generosity, and moral integrity. He could be utterly ruthless when time and occasion demanded, but so often it seemed that justice, truth and honour were the wellsprings of his actions."
— Aug 11, 2020 10:21PM
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Great warriors, like lesser men, come to dust and silence, and few of them leave great or greater sons behind them.
— Aug 11, 2020 10:20PM
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The appalling massacre that followed sent frissons of horror coursing through the civilized world, for the unbridled and indiscriminate killing of men, women, and children irrespective of colour, creed or race far exceeded the normal coldblooded ferocity of those times.
— Aug 11, 2020 10:19PM
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The battle lasted only a few hours, but its effect upon Europe was felt for many years.
— Aug 11, 2020 07:43AM
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No matter how great the general, he sometimes needs to have luck. In Hannibal's last battle it deserted him - for at Zama Fortune frolicked with Destiny.
— Aug 06, 2020 01:51AM
