| 单词 | Epirus |
| 例句 | “Once through the pass, you would travel north to Bologna, and then to Venice. From there, sail the Adriatic to your goal, here: Epirus in Greece.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z He really didn’t get why Nico had promised to lead the Argo II to Epirus if he hated Percy Jackson so much. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z To reach Epirus, all they had to do was go straight east—over the Apennines and across the Adriatic Sea. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Monsters coming through the Doors of Death to threaten his friends at Epirus—that was bad enough. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z This seemed like a good place to leave the note he’d written for Reyna, telling her of their route to Epirus. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Her fingers curled around the pouch at her belt, where she kept the silver coin Annabeth had given her before they parted company in Epirus. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z ‘When I left him in Epirus, he was fine.’ Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “When you arrive at Epirus, you will be offered a chalice to drink from.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Gaea will throw everything she’s got at us to keep us from reaching Epirus.” The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z She’d gone out of her way to thank him at Epirus. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z Sometimes Jason stood in the underground temple of Epirus, the giant Clytius looming over him, speaking in a chorus of disembodied voices: It took all of you together to defeat me. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “She wanted us to return it to you, because...well, she must’ve known you had some knowledge that would help us get through the House of Hades in Epirus.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “So the mortal side is in Epirus,” she said. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z But she told them about the secret northern pass through the mountains, and the detour Hecate described that could take them to Epirus. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “So, with this detour,” Leo said, “I’m estimating four or five days to arrive at Epirus, assuming no delays for, you know, monster attacks and stuff.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “Before you reach Epirus, you must be prepared,” Hecate said. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Were they looking for him, or had they sailed on to Epirus to complete the quest? The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z They’d all gathered on the quarterdeck to discuss strategy as they got closer to Epirus. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “They will be worried. The journey to Epirus still holds many perils.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “That Roman boy is on his way to Epirus—the one who killed me on Mount Othrys. Got lucky, he did. Now it’s my turn.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z Ioannina is in the northwest of Greece, in the Epirus region, west of Thessaly and abutting Albania. So Ancient, Yet So New: Gorgeous Red Wines From Greece 2021-02-26T05:00:00Z The unpretentious butcher-to-plate restaurants around the market, like Epirus, provide the freshest option to brave a taste of patsa, tripe stew, or magiritsa, the lamb offal soup reserved for the early hours of Easter elsewhere. 36 Hours in Athens 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z In another story he’d be the hero and Theseus, fighting on Zeus’ side, would be the counterrevolutionary villain, with the Epirus bow, the movie’s mythological MacGuffin, going to the rebel winner. Immortals: Crash, Bash and Flash of the Titans 2011-11-11T10:00:47Z One of the more colorful contestants was Pyrrhus, who was not Macedonian but was the king of Epirus and Alexander’s cousin. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z “Another such victory and we shall be utterly ruined,” the Greek King Pyrrhus of Epirus supposedly muttered after his army lost thousands of soldiers while defeating the Romans at Asculum in 279 B.C. Opinion | The world must not forget Mariupol’s defenders 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z In the video demonstrations I watched, the Epirus system, known as Leonidas, can disable an adversary drone but leave untouched a friendly one a few feet away. Opinion | The latest revolutionary tools in warfare? Microwaves. 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z "What they're singing are old laments from ancient Epirus," she says. Meet London's 'professional mourners' 2018-04-19T04:00:00Z The phrase, about a victory won at too great a cost, refers to King Pyrrhus of Epirus' subduing of Roman forces in the Battle of Asculum in 279 BC. Greece's debt crisis explained, in mythological terms 2015-07-22T04:00:00Z King said he made the trip from Virginia to Epirus whenever he could; he thinks of it as a kind of psychic balm. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Preveza is part of the northern Greek province of Epirus, where some ethnic Albanians lived before World War Two. Albania marks independence with giant cake and quarrels 2012-11-28T22:42:13Z Epirus executives say their system can disable a drone’s rotor, or its camera, or its GPS navigation system, or even implant code to manipulate its movements. Opinion | The latest revolutionary tools in warfare? Microwaves. 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z Preveza is part of the northern Greek province of Epirus, where some ethnic Albanians lived before World War Two, and Berisha's remark drew the ire of Athens. Greek minister scraps Albania trip over PM's territorial remark 2012-11-28T18:14:38Z Life is simpler and less expensive in the countryside, but it too is suffering: the Epirus region, the new home of the Karinos family, is one of the poorest parts of the European Union. Struggling Greeks return to rural roots 2012-06-11T10:56:39Z Yiannis Chaldoupis, a 45-year-old Roma musician born and reared in Epirus, had told me that he preferred to perform this way: outside, in a secluded swath of forest, in near or total blackness. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z When Aeneas, in the course of his wanderings, reached Epirus, he was hospitably received by Helenus, who predicted his future destiny. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z But Leigh Madden, the chief executive of Epirus, says that his company’s approach can’t harm humans because, unlike other systems, it doesn’t emit any harmful ionizing radiation. Opinion | The latest revolutionary tools in warfare? Microwaves. 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The impression is that they will not fight, although the Greeks in Thessaly and Epirus have roused their hostility, and have failed to do anything to conciliate them in past years. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, October 1879 2012-04-18T02:00:17.060Z Greek aid from Epirus gave back its liberty, but to no purpose. Naples Past and Present 2012-03-13T02:00:23.473Z In the Mississippi Delta, those musical traditions were seeded just a few centuries before, with West African praise songs; in Epirus, they have been present for millenniums. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The other was an emancipated slave, who lived at Nicopolis in Epirus, away from the main channels of life, who wrote nothing, but whose conversations or monologues were faithfully recorded by a disciple. The Conflict of Religions in the Early Roman Empire 2012-03-11T03:00:13.983Z The video, prepared by a defense start-up called Epirus, shows a swarm of eight drones advancing across a government test range in Nevada. Opinion | The latest revolutionary tools in warfare? Microwaves. 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The revolution in Epirus, which substituted a republican league for the monarchy, gravely weakened his position. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z Area, including Thessaly, but excluding the Albanian territory detached from Thessaly and Epirus, which was added to Greece in 1881, 25,111 square miles. Alden's Handy Atlas of the World 2012-01-02T03:00:16.440Z This spring, King told me that this music was still being performed in Epirus and that the recordings I heard were a limp approximation of the lived experience, a bold admission from a record producer. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z They discovered that in Thessaly, Epirus, and some parts of the Pieria, men were reported by ancient writers as wandering about at night and tearing all whom they met to pieces. Modern Magic 2012-01-01T03:00:09.557Z Former defense secretary Mark T. Esper just joined the Epirus board, and the Pentagon plans to start deploying the company’s counter-drone systems to U.S. forces around the world this year. Opinion | The latest revolutionary tools in warfare? Microwaves. 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z In 1880 the Conference of Berlin proposed a new frontier, which transferred to Greece not only Thessaly but a considerable portion of southern Epirus, extending to the river Kalamas. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Greece for the Greeks,—Candia, Thessaly, and Epirus delivered from the Moslem yoke,—this will be the watchword, to which he must reply or vanish. From the Oak to the Olive A Plain record of a Pleasant Journey 2011-11-26T03:00:12.337Z But in Epirus, King said, these songs live and die in the looks and handshakes and embraces exchanged in their presence. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z The story of King Alexander of Epirus is well known, who was warned by the oracle at Dodona to keep away from the Acherusian waters, and then perished in the river Acheros, in Italy. Modern Magic 2012-01-01T03:00:09.557Z But Epirus is among the leaders in a promising defense technology that uses the directed energy of microwaves to disable the drones’ electronics. Opinion | The latest revolutionary tools in warfare? Microwaves. 2021-08-05T04:00:00Z The annexation of Thessaly and part of Epirus is stated to have added 24,165 Mahommedan subjects to the Hellenic kingdom. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Greek Greens Pie With Cornmeal Crust: This is a beautiful, rustic and comforting dish adapted from recipes from Epirus, a mountainous region of northwestern Greece. Well Blog: Cooking With Cornmeal Recipes for Health 2011-11-18T19:13:27Z In the early skaros, you can hear the beauty and the toughness of Epirus. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z This is a beautiful, rustic and comforting dish adapted from recipes from Epirus, a mountainous region of northwestern Greece. Recipes for Health: Greek Greens Pie With Cornmeal Crust ? Recipes for Health 2011-11-14T21:09:52Z On land he was less unlucky, and the Duke of Athens and the despot of Epirus were both kept in check, though neither of them were subdued. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z Thessaly was generally included and Epirus excluded; some writers included some of the southern cantons of Epirus, while others excluded not Extent of ancient Greece. only all that country but Aetolia and Acarnania. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z "Another such a triumph," he replied, "and I should return to Epirus thoroughly unmanned, for there would not remain to me a single soldier." The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z The music of Epirus can be challenging even for Greeks. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Beginning with Turkey in Europe, we have the Albanians, who occupy the mountainous country north of Greece, and also Albania and Epirus on the eastern shore of the Adriatic. Turkey Peeps at Many Lands 2011-09-21T02:00:31.190Z He then pushed further south, conquered Thessaly, and made the despot of Epirus do him homage. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z The campaign in Epirus thus failed as completely as that in Thessaly. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Dodo´na was a town of Epirus, probably situated in the valley now called Joannina, but the exact site has not been ascertained. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z The lyrics are the lament of a young man returning home to Epirus only to find his wife freshly buried. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Bordering on Albania and Epirus, and east of them, you will find a district marked on the map as Macedonia. Turkey Peeps at Many Lands 2011-09-21T02:00:31.190Z Boniface's son and heir was a mere infant; during his minority the lands of his kingdom were lopped away, one after another, by the Greek despot of Epirus, the able Theodore Angelus. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z We have the oak groves of Dodona, in Epirus, the most ancient and celebrated of oracles, whose priests sent out their revelations on its leaves. Cultus Arborum Phallic Tree Worship 2011-09-12T02:00:27.807Z Dodo�na, a celebrated locality of ancient Greece, in Epirus, where was one of the most ancient Greek oracles. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde 2011-04-14T02:00:57.977Z In Epirus, this is not some sort of reconstituted folk ritual, trotted out for curious, authenticity-starved interlopers, like the luaus staged in the manicured side yards of sprawling Hawaiian resorts. Hunting for the Source of the World’s Most Beguiling Folk Music 2014-09-24T04:00:00Z Epirus became a Roman province in 168 B.C., and shared the fortunes of Rome till it was conquered by the Turks. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z Durazzo fell, and in the next year the Normans overran all Epirus and descended into Thessaly. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z The summons was disregarded, and the whole of the Greek army was mobilized on the frontier of Thessaly and Epirus. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z And suddenly came news that recalled him to Epirus. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z They also record the remarkable fact of his close alliance with the Greek rulers of Syria, Egypt, Macedon, Cyrene and Epirus. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z The Molossians at last acquired the ascendancy, and the kings of this tribe took the name of kings of Epirus. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z He was recognized as ruler by the cities of Epirus, and proclaimed himself “despot” of that land. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z At first the sultan refused to act on this recommendation, but in March 1881 a compromise was effected by which Greece obtained Thessaly without Epirus. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z Among these adventurers was a kinsman of Alexander’s named Pyrrhus, who established himself in Epirus, which is across the Adriatic Sea over against the heel of Italy. A Short History of the World 2011-03-04T03:01:03.147Z In ancient times Epirus did not produce corn sufficient for the wants of its inhabitants; but it was celebrated, as it has been almost to the present day, for its cattle and its horses. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z The most celebrated King of Epirus was Pyrrhus, who made war upon the Romans. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z Catching it while divided, the Emperor inflicted on it a severe defeat at Larissa, and forced it back into Epirus. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z She followed her husband into exile in 1203 and died seven years later in Epirus. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z The summit of its prosperity was reached about the end of the 4th century, when it was made the capital of Epirus Nova. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z Aristotle even placed in Epirus the original home of the Hellenes. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z In Nov., 1914, Greece, with the consent of the Great Powers, occupied North Epirus, and formally took possession of it in March, 1916. The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 2: Ebert to Estremadura 2011-04-14T02:00:56.200Z His colleague, Boniface of Montferrat, was made “King of Thessalonica,” and did homage to Baldwin for a fief consisting of Macedonia, Thessaly, and inland Epirus. The Byzantine Empire 2011-10-16T02:00:16.630Z He proved himself utterly incapable; his chief exploit was the burning of thirty transports on their return from Epirus whither they had succeeded in conveying Caesar and some troops from Brundusium. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Slice 7 "Bible" to "Bisectrix" 2010-12-20T17:12:05.780Z He aided in the restoration of Oricum in Epirus, and liberally recruited the resources of many another decaying town in Greece. Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius Alexander assumed the new title of king of Epirus, and raised the reputation of his country abroad. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z In 272 the Argives joined Sparta in resisting the ambition of King Pyrrhus of Epirus, whose death ensued in an unsuccessful night attack upon the city. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" He still farther extended his sway by subduing the brave Suliotes of Epirus, whom he conquered in 1803, after a three years' war. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide It stretches behind the whole of the district just named, and forms, as it were, the spine, to which the mountains of Illyria, Epirus, Macedonia, and Thessaly are attached like ribs. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 When Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, attacked the territory of Argos, one of his soldiers, who was mounted upon an elephant, received a dangerous wound, and fell to the ground. Illustrative Anecdotes of the Animal Kingdom Not long after, Epirus was overrun by the Samians and Albanians, and the confusion which had been growing since the division of the empire was worse confounded still. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z Macedonia, Thrace, and Epirus, have always been subject to earthquakes, and the Ionian Isles are continually convulsed. Principles of Geology or, The Modern Changes of the Earth and its Inhabitants Considered as Illustrative of Geology Not otherwise, far from the plains of windy Troy, did Priam’s son build and copy, in the wild hills of Epirus: The little Troy, the castle Pergamus, The river Xanthus, and the Scæan gate. Stepsons of Light It contains an account of the population of Epirus. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 DODONA, in Epirus, the seat of the most ancient and venerable of all Hellenic sanctuaries. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" In 1443, Scanderbeg, king of Albania, made himself master of a considerable part of Epirus; but on his death it fell into the power of the Venetians. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z The Achaean Confederacy was won over to the side of Rome, and Flamininus succeeded in forcing Philip to evacuate his position in Epirus and to withdraw into Thessaly. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Crossing the Mediterranean in quest of adventures, he landed at Epirus, from whence he went to Italy to see his intimate friend Cygnus. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem From this passage of Strabo we learn that it was the national habit of the Illyrian tribes above Epirus. The History and Antiquities of the Doric Race, Vol. 1 of 2 Historians have mentioned as instances of this, Mithridates, king of Pontus, of one of the kings of Epirus, and of Alexander of Macedonia. The Memoirs of the Conquistador Bernal Diaz del Castillo, Vol 2 (of 2) Written by Himself Containing a True and Full Account of the Discovery and Conquest of Mexico and New Spain. For the rest of his life he settled at Nicopolis, in southern Epirus, not far from the scene of the battle of Actium. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z With his army and the majority of the Senate Pompey crossed to Epirus. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, was at war with the Romans, his physician offered to poison him. The Lusiad or The Discovery of India, an Epic Poem Prophetic power was believed to reside within the grove which surrounded the temple of Jupiter near Dodona, in Epirus, and oracles were given forth from the boughs of the sacred oak.—Ed. The Poetical Works of William Wordsworth, Volume IV (of 8) Furthermore, Michael Angelus, a cousin of Alexius III., became "despot" of Epirus and later conquered the Latin kingdom of Thessalonica. Women of Early Christianity Two other insignificant reigns brought the family of Pyrrhus to its close, and Epirus was thenceforward governed by a magistrate, elected annually in a general assembly of the nation held at Passaron. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" 2011-02-19T03:00:59.807Z There he had assembled his army and transports for the passage to Epirus. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. "Peace! peace! we beseech you, in the name of your trembling provinces of Epirus, Thessaly, and Macedonia!" A Struggle for Rome, v. 3 Thence he wandered to Epirus, and to the Selloi who dwell in the oak forest of Zeus, and live on the flour ground from acorns. Tales of Troy and Greece Even at home, Olympias and her daughter Cleopatra had raised a faction against Antipater and divided his government between them--Olympias seizing upon Epirus, and Cleopatra upon Macedon. Greek Women The whole of Epirus does homage to him, and deserts the fallen Vizier. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries Under a king named Agron an extensive but loosely organized state had been formed among the Illyrians, a semibarbarous people inhabiting the Adriatic coast to the north of Epirus. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. In 1214-1259 it passed to the Greek despots of Epirus, and in 1267 became a possession of the Neapolitan house of Anjou. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" Known to the Greeks as Northern Epirus, this region was awarded to Albania by the boundary delineations of 1913, but the Greeks have never relinquished their claims to the area. Area Handbook for Albania CINEAS, a Thessalian, the chief adviser of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" Alive in his citadel sits Ali Tepelenti, the tyrant of Epirus, mighty even in his fall, who has nothing and nobody left, save only his indomitable heart. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries These Illyrians were allied with the kingdom of Macedonia and sided with the latter in its wars with Epirus and the Aetolian and Achaean Confederacies. A History of Rome to 565 A. D. The old man is the Prince Michael, her father, whose family, originally of Epirus, has for the last two centuries been established in the Danubian Principalities, and has supplied Wallachia with Hospodars. Celebrated Women Travellers of the Nineteenth Century The boundaries in the south were more difficult to delineate because Greece laid claim to most of southern Albania, which the Greeks call Northern Epirus. Area Handbook for Albania The resistance of Perses, king of Macedon, could not restore independence to Greece; it ended in the annexation of that country, Epirus and Illyricum. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition Gaskho Bey, the incapable giant, was captured by the Suliotes in a night attack, his army was scattered beneath the walls of Janina, and Ali Pasha became once more the absolute master of Epirus. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries Dodona was northwest of Delphi, in the Epirus, which was a country in the western part of what is now Turkey in Europe, and on the shores of the Adriatic Sea. Cyrus the Great Makers of History She was the daughter of the King of Epirus, which was a kingdom somewhat smaller than Macedon, and lying westward of it. Alexander the Great Makers of History These have features generally common to southern Albania and the adjacent Greek Epirus. Area Handbook for Albania The province of Epirus, without the town and department of Jannina, is like a body without a head. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, September 1879 Many other so-called luxuries, sausage from Epirus, cherries from the Pontus, oysters from England, were greeted with a studied hostility by those who profited from the business of making laws and public opinion. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome He passed thence round toward the north, and came down through the countries north of the Danube into Greece, by way of the Epirus and Macedon. Cyrus the Great Makers of History Both Macedon and Epirus will be found upon the map at the commencement of this volume. Alexander the Great Makers of History The Italian occupation in Albania and northern Epirus," he said, "extends well into the Greek kingdom. The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) History of the European War from Official Sources Jannina is, of all the districts of Epirus, that in which the Greek population is the most numerous and the most compact. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, September 1879 These sausages were in vogue before the Italians learned to make them; it was in Epirus, Greece, that they were highly developed. Cookery and Dining in Imperial Rome Such his size, The bulls that in Epirus' pastures graze More huge appear not: in Sicilia's meads Far less are seen. The Metamorphoses of Publius Ovidus Naso in English blank verse Vols. I & II So Philip sent kind and conciliatory messages to Olympias and Alexander, who had gone, it will be recollected, to Epirus, where her friends resided. Alexander the Great Makers of History Epirus is a province of Greece, separated from Thessaly and Macedonia by mount Pindus. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Landing in Epirus in 48, he was defeated at Dyrrhachium, and retreated to Thessaly, where he overthrew Pompey at Pharsalus. The Student's Companion to Latin Authors The famous king of Epirus has seemed to be an historical puzzle, so uncertain was his purpose, so wavering his character. The American Quarterly Review, No. 17, March 1831 The abortive treaty of San Stefano, concluded in that year, reduced the Turkish possessions in the Peninsula to Albania, Epirus, Thessaly and a portion of southern Thrace. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" The brother of Olympias was King of Epirus. Alexander the Great Makers of History The kings of Epirus pretended to derive their descent from Pyrrhus the son of Achilles, who established himself in that country, and called themselves Æacides, from Æacus the grandfather of Achilles. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) He accordingly made new proposals to Fabricius, urging him to use his influence to induce the Romans to make peace, and then to go with him to Epirus, and enter into his service there. Pyrrhus Makers of History Epirus is also distinguished as the country over which Pyrrhus ruled. Ancient States and Empires The Romans had an unpleasant first personal experience of elephants when Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, landed a number with his army and put the Roman soldiers to flight. More Science From an Easy Chair At last he arranged a marriage between this King of Epirus and one of his own daughters, and this completed the reconciliation. Alexander the Great Makers of History Neoptolemus, a prince of the blood, but whose particular extraction is little known, was placed on the throne by the people of Epirus. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) Antigonus at last succeeded in gaining the advantage, and obtained a sort of nominal possession of the throne, which he held until the time when Pyrrhus returned to Epirus from Italy. Pyrrhus Makers of History Epirus, west of Thessaly and Macedonia, was inhabited by various tribes, under their own princes, until the kings of Molossus, claiming descent from Achilles, founded the dynasty which was so powerful under Pyrrus. Ancient States and Empires From this the Greeks made their Elysium and Tartarus placed near together, at first in Epirus, then Italy, next Spain, lastly in the ocean, as the settlers travelled west. Notes and Queries, Number 206, October 8, 1853 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. In Epirus, Ali Pasha, the Albanian chieftain, was surrounded by overwhelming numbers and lost his life. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three) Helenus his son reigned after him for some time in Epirus, which was afterwards united to the Roman empire. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6) He arrived safely in Epirus after an absence of six years. Pyrrhus Makers of History At this crisis Sulla landed on the coast of Epirus, but with an army of only thirty thousand men, and without a single vessel of war. Ancient States and Empires They were called by the ancients, dogs of Epirus, and Albanian dogs. Anecdotes of Dogs One of the French nobles, the Count de Vermandois, was shipwrecked on the coast of Epirus, and Alexius unjustifiably detained him as a prisoner or hostage for the good faith of the other leaders. Great Men and Famous Women. Vol. 1 A series of pen and pencil sketches of the lives of more than 200 of the most prominent personages in History On the mountains of Epirus, which were infested by brigands, the Albanian escort, given him by Ali Pasha, lost their way in the middle of the night, and were surprised by a terrific storm. My Recollections of Lord Byron He gathered all the troops that he could command, both from Macedon and Epirus. Pyrrhus Makers of History When the Samnite war closed, the Tarentines, fearing the vengeance of the most powerful State in Italy, sent to Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, a soldier of fortune, for aid. Ancient States and Empires In the year 280 B.C. it was first called upon to meet a great foreign soldier in the celebrated Pyrrhus of Epirus, who had invaded Italy. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality When he was ten years old, Glaucius, king of Illyria, who had brought him up among his own children, conquered Epirus and placed him on the throne. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality His predilection for the inhabitants of Epirus, of Albania, and for the Suliotes, is known. My Recollections of Lord Byron His empire would thus embrace Epirus, the whole southern part of Italy, Sicily, and the coasts of Africa. Pyrrhus Makers of History West of Epirus was Thessaly, and next to it in size, containing four thousand two hundred and sixty square miles. Ancient States and Empires Pyrrhus of Epirus, on leaving Sicily, had said, "What a grand arena this would be for Rome and Carthage to contend upon!" Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Pyrrhus had lost many of the men he had brought from Epirus. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The scenes attempted to be sketched are in Spain, Portugal, Epirus, Acarnania and Greece. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 Pyrrhus's flight.His desperate expedient.He arrives at length safely in Epirus. Pyrrhus Makers of History Of the interesting places of Epirus, memorable in history, ranks first Dodona, celebrated for its oracle, the most ancient in Greece, and only inferior to that of Delphi. Ancient States and Empires His fleet cruising off the coasts of Epirus held a central strategic position in relation to the still dispersed Christian fleets. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, claimed descent from Pyrrhus, son of Achilles. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Perhaps it may of Greece, but not of the Greeks; for Joannina in Epirus is universally allowed, amongst themselves, to be superior in the wealth, refinement, learning, and dialect of its inhabitants. The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 2 The Greeks from Epirus, whom he had brought over with him in the first instance from his native land, had gradually disappeared from the ranks of his army. Pyrrhus Makers of History The king of Epirus retired to his own country, and was assassinated by a woman at Argos, after he had wrested the crown of Macedonia from Antigonus, B.C. Ancient States and Empires Next came the news that Octavius had landed an army in Epirus and was marching south. A History of Sea Power While still an infant a rebellion broke out in Epirus. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The waiters of Epirus must have found this a great convenience when ordering meals from the kitchen. Punch, or the London Charivari, June 10, 1914 However this may be, the campaign of Alexander of Epirus in Italy had a very disastrous termination. Pyrrhus Makers of History “Philips,” said he, “was once at table, when I asked him, how came thy king of Epirus to drive oxen, and to say ‘I’m goaded on by love?’ The Works of Samuel Johnson, LL.D. in Nine Volumes Volume the Eighth: The Lives of the Poets, Volume II Such a furor was raised between the two parties that Antony abandoned his plan and made a feint toward the land battle in Epirus that the Romans wanted. A History of Sea Power He reached Epirus again with little more than eight thousand troops, and without money enough to maintain even these. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Even the chains of rugged Epirus laugh; And Thessaly spreads far her golden charms. Life Immovable First Part Alexander of Epirus went westward into Italy, where he had to encounter the soldiery of the Romans—a soldiery of the most rugged, determined, and indomitable character. Pyrrhus Makers of History "Not a single Venizelist was returned for Macedonia and Old Greece, except in Epirus and Aegean Islands." Greece and the Allies 1914-1922 Zeus was first worshipped at Dodona in Epirus, where, at the foot of Mount Tomarus, on the woody shore of Lake Joanina, was his famous oracle, the most ancient in Greece. Myths and Legends of Ancient Greece and Rome Then, noting the numbers of his own dead, he added, "Another such victory, and I must return to Epirus alone." Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality At once there was trouble on all the Albanian boundaries, but chiefly in the south, where the province of Epirus wished to be Greek and rose in revolt against the new Albanian Government. Bulgaria A considerable part of the army then returned, but, instead of repairing peaceably to their homes, they raised a general insurrection in Epirus, and brought the family of Neoptolemus again to the throne. Pyrrhus Makers of History The Italians, who had stepped into Epirus, only evacuated it when they made sure that their allies were quitting Thessaly and Attica. Greece and the Allies 1914-1922 The patriotic feelings of Livy dispose him to maintain that Alexander, had he invaded Italy and assailed Romans or Samnites, would have failed and perished like his relative Alexander of Epirus. The Best of the World's Classics, Vol. V (of X) - Great Britain and Ireland III Another dog, in Epirus, recognized the murderer of its master in the midst of an assemblage of people, and, by biting and barking at him, extorted from him a confession of his crime. The Best of the World's Classics, Restricted to prose. Volume II (of X) - Rome Cicero therefore crossed to Epirus, and travelled down the Egnatian road to Thessalonica. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order The revolution in Epirus was so complete, that, after careful consideration and inquiry, Pyrrhus could see, with the resources he had at his command, no hope of recovering his throne. Pyrrhus Makers of History An embassy, led by Orestês, was sent to Epirus to demand that the son of Andromachê should be put to death, lest, as he grew up, he might seek to avenge his father’s death. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 When Rome finally conquered Greece, Paulus Aemilius, was told by the Roman Senate to reward his soldiers for their toil by "giving" them the old kingdom of Epirus. Memories and Studies M. Rallis, one of the leaders of the Opposition, declared that Epirus was resolved to remain united with Greece. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Atticus had lived abroad in Athens and Epirus, with occasional visits home from B.C. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order The resolution of sending for Pyrrhus was confirmed, and embassadors were soon afterward dispatched to Epirus. Pyrrhus Makers of History With more show of reason he complained of the march across the mountains and the dash into Epirus, while negotiations were proceeding with Constantinople. Theodoric the Goth Barbarian Champion of Civilisation After a series of victorious campaigns he established his sway over Albania, Epirus, Macedonia and Thrace, and governed his wide dominions with justice, wisdom and moderation. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" There are now six Italian warships at Avlona, where a sanitary station will be established for the relief of Albanian refugees driven from Epirus by the Greek "sacred bands." The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 And yet I am not even certain when you start to visit Antonius or how much time you are devoting to Epirus. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order On arriving in Epirus, Pyrrhus found every thing favorable to the success of his plans. Pyrrhus Makers of History Ibrahim alluded to the Albanian campaign of the preceding year, when the energy of the grand vizier crushed the rebellious beys of the ancient Epirus. Sketches Returning to Rome, he held the dictatorship for eleven days, was elected consul for 48 B.C., and set sail for Epirus at Brundisium on the 4th of January. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 4 "Bulgaria" to "Calgary" In view of the continuous Albanian attacks and the growing insecurity in Northern Epirus the Greek Government today ordered Greek troops to occupy the districts of Argyrocastro and Premeti. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 When I am told that enemies are on their way here I shall retire into Epirus. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order She accordingly left Epirus, and with a small body of troops, with which her brother Alexander, who was then King of Epirus, furnished her, went on and joined Polysperchon on his return. Pyrrhus Makers of History It is agreed on that, in this year, Alexander, king of Epirus, made a descent on Italy with a fleet. The History of Rome, Books 01 to 08 Octavian in person took the command of the land forces, which were encamped on the coast of Epirus opposite Actium, on the spot where Nicopolis afterward stood. A Smaller History of Rome Regarding Epirus, we declared clearly that we have no designs upon Avlona. The New York Times Current History, A Monthly Magazine The European War, March 1915 Cicero would not be able to reach Epirus without coming within his reach; for he had been condemned for ambitus, and was in exile there or in Achaia. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order Olympias, however, urged them to hold out, representing to them that she had sent to Epirus for assistance, and that Æacides, the king, was already on his way, with a large force, to succor her. Pyrrhus Makers of History From Bœotia he is supposed to have passed to Epirus and Illyria; and it is certain, that the Cadmians settled in many places upon that coast. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) Such was the position of affairs when Sulla landed in Epirus in B.C. A Smaller History of Rome A temple of the same was to be found in Epirus, upon a river Cocutus. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I. The most natural explanation is that he was in Epirus, or somewhere in Greece, and that he had visited Cicero at Dyrrachium on his way. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order He accordingly placed himself at the head of an army, and marched into Epirus, taking the young prince with him. Pyrrhus Makers of History In process of time they were enabled to make settlements in other parts, particularly in Epirus and Illyria: and to occupy some considerable provinces in Italy as high up as the Padus. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume II. (of VI.) Still Cæsar ventured to set sail from Brundusium on the 4th of January, and he arrived the next day in safety on the coast of Epirus. A Smaller History of Rome Epirus was denominated from the worship of fire, and one of its rivers was called the Aphas. A New System; or, an Analysis of Antient Mythology. Volume I. He afterwards joined Pompey in Epirus, intent on succeeding Cæsar as Pontifex Maximus, as soon as the latter had been satisfactorily disposed of. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order Demetrius entered Epirus, and found the whole country open and defenseless before him, for the military force of the country was all with Pyrrhus, and had passed into Macedon by another way. Pyrrhus Makers of History Dodona, in Epirus, was one of the famous oracles in Greece. The Æneid of Virgil Translated into English Verse by E. Fairfax Taylor Having placed garrisons in the seventy towns of Epirus, he razed them all to the ground in one day, and carried away 150,000 inhabitants as slaves. A Smaller History of Rome IX, 16.—To return to the campaign in Greece and Macedonia—Publius Villius the consul was encamped opposite Philip, who had occupied in advance the passes of Epirus through which are the entrances to Macedonia. Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form I am glad you like your purchase in Epirus. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order He did not do this, however, but withdrew again to Epirus when Demetrius came back into Macedonia. Pyrrhus Makers of History He retired to Epirus, where he remained until Dionysius’s death. On the Sublime The whole country, to the borders of Macedonia and Epirus, was formed into a Roman province, under the name of Achaia, derived from that confederacy which had made the last struggle for political existence. A Smaller History of Rome The consul did not pursue him, but assumed control of the cities in Epirus. Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form It was so loud, in fact, that I may cut short my description, as I think you must have heard it even in Epirus. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order It must not, however, by any means be supposed that the relations which were established through the influence of Olympias, between the courts of Epirus and of Macedon, were always of a friendly character. Pyrrhus Makers of History When Rome wished to make war on Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, who had his kingdom on the other side of the Adriatic, they were much embarrassed to execute this formality. History Of Ancient Civilization The luxurious Tarentines sent an embassy to Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, begging him, in the name of all the Italian Greeks, to cross over into Italy in order to conduct the war against the Romans. A Smaller History of Rome This act gave the control of his entire domain to Anicius, who then proceeded, before Paulus could arrive, to Epirus and tamed the quarrelsome pride of that district as well. Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form As to your invitation and advice to stay at your house in Epirus, your kindness is most gratifying, and far from being a novelty. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order She also sent to Epirus, to Æacides the king, the father of Pyrrhus, imploring him to come to her aid with all the force he could bring. Pyrrhus Makers of History The most noted were at Dodona in Epirus, and at Delphi, at the foot of Mount Parnassus. History Of Ancient Civilization Pyrrhus himself crossed over from Epirus toward the end of B.C. A Smaller History of Rome When, however, he saw that he still had the confidence of the throng, he gave him an errand to Epirus. Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form My hesitation about Epirus is not caused by vacillation on my part, but by the fact that I do not know where I am likely to see my brother. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order In order to hold what he had gained, he sent over a great number of hostages to Epirus, to be kept there as security for the continued submission of those whom he had subdued. Pyrrhus Makers of History Other smaller kingdoms were already separated or detached themselves later: in Europe Epirus; in Asia Minor, Pontus, Bithynia, Galatia, Cappadocia, Pergamos; in Persia, Bactriana and Parthia. History Of Ancient Civilization He accordingly wrote to the Consul, offering to arbitrate between Rome and the Italian states; but Lævinus bluntly told him to mind his own business and retire to Epirus. A Smaller History of Rome Being timid for all that they planned to invite Pyrrhus of Epirus to form an alliance, and sent to him envoys and gifts. Dio's Rome, Volume 1 (of 6) An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek during the Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus and Alexander Severus: and Now Presented in English Form For if there turns out to be any hope, I am for Epirus: if not, I shall make for Cyzicus or some other place. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order Cassander, who had made himself King of Macedon in the manner already described, died about the time that Pyrrhus established himself on his throne in Epirus. Pyrrhus Makers of History I am on my way to Constantinople, after a tour through Greece, Epirus, &c., and part of Asia Minor, some particulars of which I have just communicated to our friend and host, H. Drury. Life of Lord Byron, Vol. 1 With His Letters and Journals Another fount of fame Springs in Epirus, which, as bards have told, Kindles the lurking flame, And the live quenches, while itself is cold. The Sonnets, Triumphs, and Other Poems of Petrarch We will not enquire by what means this was effected: enough to say, that he at last re-established his authority on the Danube, as in Epirus. Herzegovina Or, Omer Pacha and the Christian Rebels Epirus will furnish me with a road to restoration or to that other alternative mentioned above. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order From being a hostage he now became a guest, and shortly afterward Ptolemy fitted out an expedition to proceed to Epirus and restore him to his throne. Pyrrhus Makers of History The Servian or Bosniac language here ceases to be the preponderating language, and the Albanian begins and stretches southward to Epirus. Servia, Youngest Member of the European Family or, A Residence in Belgrade and Travels in the Highlands and Woodlands of the Interior, during the years 1843 and 1844. The kings mentioned are identified as the rulers of Syria, Egypt, Macedonia, Cyrene and Epirus. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 Had she risen consentaneously with the irruption of the Hellenic bands into Thessaly and Epirus, the revolt might have become general, and would have been fraught with consequences most perplexing to the Sultan's allies. Herzegovina Or, Omer Pacha and the Christian Rebels Well, my present intention is, as I have told you, to go into Epirus and there by preference to await whatever may turn up. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order The prince whom Pyrrhus displaced from the throne of Epirus on his return from Egypt, as narrated in the last chapter, was, of course, of the family of Neoptolemus. Pyrrhus Makers of History In the Grecian History you remember that Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, the townsman of Alexander the Great, made an expedition to Italy. Young Folks' History of Rome Latin war 131 —— 2.—Invasion of Italy by Pyrrhus, king of Epirus 135 —— 3.—Defeat and departure of Pyrrhus 140 XIV. Pinnock's improved edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of Rome to which is prefixed an introduction to the study of Roman history, and a great variety of valuable information added throughout the work, on the manners, institutions, and antiquities of the Romans; with numerous biographical and historical notes; and questions for examination at the end of each section. By Wm. C. Taylor. Neoptolemus, under the advice of Thetis, marched by land across Thrace, met with Odysseus, who had come by sea, at Maroneia, and then pursued his journey to Epirus, where he became king of the Molossians. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 Epirus was, for certain purposes at least, in the province of Macedonia, and it depended on the governor, L. Appuleius Saturninus, what reception he would meet. The Letters of Cicero, Volume 1 The Whole Extant Correspodence in Chronological Order They marched to meet each other, Pyrrhus from Epirus, and Demetrius from Macedon. Pyrrhus Makers of History So great, however, had been Pyrrhus' loss that he said, "Such another victory, and I shall have to go back alone to Epirus." Young Folks' History of Rome It is associated with the celebrated campaigns in Italy of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, in which Greece was for the first time brought into contact with Rome. Roman Mosaics Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood It began, I remember: Come list me sing a famous battle, A dustbin and a watchman's rattle; The hero he was nominate Cyrus, The scene was Shrewsbury, not Epirus. Humphrey Bold A Story of the Times of Benbow He retired to Nicopolis in Epirus, and he may have died there. Thoughts of Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Of course, during the whole period of the great conqueror's history, the people of Epirus, as well as those of Macedon, felt a special interest in his career. Pyrrhus Makers of History Pyrrhus was obliged to return to Epirus, and the Roman steadiness had won the day after nine years. Young Folks' History of Rome The ancient name of this marble was Marmor Molossium, from a region in Epirus—now Albania—which was a Roman province in the time of Pompey. Roman Mosaics Or, Studies in Rome and Its Neighbourhood Epirus is one of the Greek provinces which King George desires to win back for his country. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 25, April 29, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls The retreat from Epirus seems to have been very little better than the flight from Larissa. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 28, May 20, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls Olympias went home to Epirus in a rage, and sought refuge in the court of her brother. Pyrrhus Makers of History In Epirus the Turks routed the Greeks when they attempted to advance after the retreat to Arta. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 29, May 27, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls The Greek army which was pressing on to the Turkish city of Janina in Epirus has met with a severe reverse. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 26, May 6, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls The Greeks are endeavoring to march on to Janina, the capital of Epirus. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 25, April 29, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls As his minister said to the king of Epirus, "May we not as well take our bottle of wine before as after this exploit?" American Eloquence, Volume 1 Studies In American Political History (1896) Of course the attention of the people of Epirus was strongly attracted to this quarrel, and they took sides, some with Philip, and some with Olympias and Alexander. Pyrrhus Makers of History In spring they sailed north again, and landed in Epirus, and here to their surprise they found Helenus, one of the sons of Priam, ruling over a Greek people. Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) A town of the same name was built by Augustus, on the coast of Epirus, as a monument of his victory at Actium. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements Some stronger and fiercer Aryan tribes poured down from Epirus, and for a time upset everything, just as the Goths did in Europe. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 25, April 29, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls And he says that he has heard of Ulysses, near home, in the rich land of Epirus, and that he is already on his way to us, bringing a store of treasures with him.” The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) The possibility that there might be an Acheron and a Pandosia in Italy, as well as in Epirus, did not occur to his mind. Pyrrhus Makers of History The ruder style of Cyclopean masonry, the walls of Tyrius, mentioned by Homer, are placed at the farthest end—the dawn of pre-Roman history; the walls of Epirus and Mycenae—at the nearest. Five Years of Theosophy ACTIUM, a promontory of Epirus, now called the Cape of Tigolo, famous for the victory of Augustus over M. Antony. A Dialogue Concerning Oratory, Or The Causes Of Corrupt Eloquence The Works Of Cornelius Tacitus, Volume 8 (of 8); With An Essay On His Life And Genius, Notes, Supplements The Despot of Epirus, the treacherous Theodore, swept across the country as far as Adrianople, where he raised his standard and called himself emperor. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 06 (From Barbarossa to Dante) Then Ulysses pretended he was a Cretan and had fought at Troy, and told Eumæus a long tale of adventures and how he had been wrecked at last on the coast of Epirus. The Children's Hour, Volume 3 (of 10) Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, entered at the very beginning of his life upon the extraordinary series of romantic adventures which so strikingly marked his career. Pyrrhus Makers of History He had been sent by his father to get ships, and he arrived with an Egyptian fleet on the coast of Epirus shortly before the battle of Pharsalus. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. From this period Achilles has been honoured like a god in Epirus and is called Aspetus in the dialect of the country. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II From thence he fled to Epirus; but, being still pursued by the Athenians and Lacedaemonians, he adopted a desperate resolution. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I Sailing off again, the Trojans next reached Epirus, which they found governed by Helenus, a Trojan, for Achilles' son had already been slain. The Book of the Epic The circumstances which gave occasion for this extraordinary ereption were as follows: Epirus and Macedon.Their political connections. Pyrrhus Makers of History Sitting on the heights, they looked towards the sea and towards Epirus for the ships which were to carry them over to their commander. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. He carried back to Epirus with him eight thousand infantry and five hundred cavalry, and, having no money, began to look out for a war, by which he might support his army. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II Be smooth, ye seas! and, ye propitious winds, Blow from Epirus to the Spartan coast! The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant He in turn was beaten and repulsed on Beneventum, when he returned to Epirus with nine thousand men, which was all that remained of his force. The Art of War Among other measures, she induced Philip to establish her brother upon the throne of Epirus, in the place of another prince who was more directly in the line of succession. Pyrrhus Makers of History After this disgraceful scene, Alexander, with his mother Olympias, retired into Epirus, where he left her, and proceeded to the country of the Illyrians. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. To Dodona, in Epirus, was brought this and the first Grecian oracle all the rites and history of the Thebans. A History of Pantomime Did the mountainous province of Epirus called Molossia, in ancient Greece, give its name to the molossi that it produced, or did these large dogs give their name to the country? Scientific American Supplement, No. 803, May 23, 1891 He thence sent Appius Claudius, lieutenant-general, with all the troops, ordering him to march through Thessaly and Epirus, and to wait for him at Oricum, whence he intended to embark the army for Italy. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 She had been married to a king of Epirus named Alexander, but was now residing in Sardis, in Asia Minor. Pyrrhus Makers of History Pindus, Mount, is the range of mountains rising between Thessaly and Epirus, which forms the watershed of the country. The Nuttall Encyclopædia Being a Concise and Comprehensive Dictionary of General Knowledge With a huge army, with hundreds of horses, and with twenty elephants, Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, crossed over from Greece to Italy to conquer the Romans. The King's Cup-Bearer For you would not have crossed over to this land, leaving behind Epirus and the rest of your dominions, if you had been content with them and had not been reaching out for more. Dio's Rome, Volume 6 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus And Alexander Severus If he himself, with his land and sea forces, could take charge of Epirus, the inhabitants would eagerly receive him in all their ports and cities. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 The prince whom Olympias had originally made king of Epirus, to the exclusion of the claimant belonging to the other branch of the family, was her own brother. Pyrrhus Makers of History Towards the end of the fifth century Huns of various kinds returned to the lower Danube and devastated the peninsula several times, penetrating as far as Epirus and Thessaly. The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey And only last month the southern part of Albania—that is, Northern Epirus—was occupied by a Greek army for the purpose of ending the sanguinary anarchy which has hitherto prevailed. The Balkan Wars: 1912-1913 Third Edition At the downfall of Troy both she and her son Asty'anax were allotted to Pyrrhus king of Epirus, and Pyrrhus fell in love with her, but she repelled his advances. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook From this place, he passed over, in a quinquereme, to the nearest part of Epirus, and proceeded, by long journeys, to the Roman camp. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 With this he bought land, not in Italy but in Epirus, where it was probably to be had cheap. Social life at Rome in the Age of Cicero The problem of Epirus, though not, unfortunately, that of Albania, may be regarded as definitely closed. The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey A great part of the Serbians were still left under Turkish rule, as were the Greeks of Thessaly and Epirus. The World War and What was Behind It Or, the Story of the Map of Europe At the fall of Troy she and her son Asty'anax fell to the lot of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, Pyrrhus fell in love with her and wished to marry her, but she refused him. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook This ridge of mountains belongs to Epirus, and stretches along between Macedonia and Thessaly; the side next to Thessaly faces the east, that next to Macedonia the north. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 Immediately afterwards Lucretius had to leave with Pompeius' army for Epirus, and Turia was left alone, bereft of both her parents, to do what she could to secure the punishment of the murderers. Social life at Rome in the Age of Cicero The reclamation of Epirus is perhaps the most honourable achievement of the Greek national revival, but it is by no means an isolated phenomenon. The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey Arid�us, a beautiful Youth of Epirus, in Love with Praxinoe, the Wife of Thespis, escaped without Damage, saving only that two of his Fore-Teeth were struck out and his Nose a little flatted. The Spectator, Volume 2. At length an embassy from Greece, headed by Orestês, son of Agamemnon, was sent to Epirus to demand the death of Astyanax, lest in manhood he might seek to avenge his father's death. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook Epirus ever was, and is at this day, deemed but an inconsiderable accession to the kingdom of Macedonia. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 From Durazzo, the Norman duke advanced into the heart of Epirus or Albania; traversed the first mountains of Thessaly; surprised three hundred English in the city of Castoria; approached Thessalonica; and made Constantinople tremble. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 The Greeks, instead of hard contests for the Haliacmon Valley and Epirus—their proper Irredenta—pushed such weak forces before them that they got through to Salonika just in time to forestall a Bulgarian column. The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey The Goths were landed in Corcyra and the ancient continent of Epirus; they advanced as far as Nicopolis, the trophy of Augustus, and Dodona, once famous by the oracle of Jove. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 As he fell he placed the crown on the head of Andromachê, who thus became queen of Epirus, and the Greeks hastened to their ships in flight. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama, Vol. 1 A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook They easily prevailed on him to pass into Epirus, for neither were the king's own inclinations averse from this measure. The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 At the mouth of the Adriatic Gulf, the shores of Italy and Epirus incline towards each other. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 Unluckily, however, Epirus was of interest to others besides its own inhabitants. The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey The Roman provincials, and the allies, who had respected the faith of treaties, were justly indignant, that the ruin of Greece and Epirus should be so liberally rewarded. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 3 He relieved the distress, and restored the beauty, of the cities of Epirus and Peloponnesus. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 The rage of war, both by land and by sea, spread from the eastern point of Sunium to the western coast of Epirus. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 Bohemond had arms and vessels, and foresight and discipline; and his name was not forgotten in the provinces of Epirus and Thessaly. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 Phyrrhus, king of Epirus, came to their help with a large army; and, for the first time, the two great nations of antiquity were fairly matched against each other. Lays of Ancient Rome As namely of a river in Epirus that puts out any lighted torch, and kindles any torch that was not lighted. The Compleat Angler Valentinian, who was flattered by these demonstrations of their loyalty and gratitude, imprudently asked the deputy of Epirus, a Cynic philosopher of intrepid sincerity, whether he was freely sent by the wishes of the province. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 The people of Epirus, Thessaly, Euboea, Boeotia, and Peloponnesus, experienced his favors; and many inscriptions of the cities of Greece and Asia gratefully style Herodes Atticus their patron and benefactor. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 In memory of Berenice and Ptolemy, he named his son by Antigone, Ptolemy, and having built a city in the peninsula of Epirus, called it Berenicis. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans But they were to be regarded as exiles, having lost their rights, rather than the Senators in Epirus, who were in full possession of theirs. Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars Several authors say that Aristotle died of grief because he could not find out the reason for the ebb and flow of the tide in Epirus. Religio Medici, Hydriotaphia, and the Letter to a Friend In Roman times the name of the province of Achaea was given to the whole of Greece, except Thessaly, Epirus, and Acarnania. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Only one generation had passed since a great wave had swept from Epirus and Northern Greece over the shores of Italy. A History of Rome During the Later Republic and Early Principate From him, Achilles came to have divine honors in Epirus, under the name of Aspetus, in the language of the country. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Pisa deserted stands, and Oeta, loved By Hercules of old; Dodona's oaks Are left to silence by the sacred train, And all Epirus rushes to the war. Pharsalia; Dramatic Episodes of the Civil Wars The dogs of Epirus were supposed to have been spotted like the Dalmatian, if not of the same breed. The Dog An epitome of the whole was made by Cineas, minister of Pyrrhus, king of Epirus. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 As of a River in Epirus, that puts out any lighted Torch, and kindles any Torch that was not lighted. The Complete Angler 1653 He returned into Epirus with eight thousand foot and five hundred horse, and for want of money to pay them, was fain to look out for a new war to maintain the army. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The colony grew and flourished, and in its turn founded other settlements on the opposite coasts of Epirus and Illyria. Stories from Thucydides Soon after Britain was discovered, the 'pugnaces' of Epirus were pitted against those of our island, and, according to the testimony of Gratius, completely beaten. The Dog He crossed the Corinthian Gulf and marched with the plunder of Greece northwards to Epirus. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Cicero at one time intended to go to Buthrotum in Epirus, where Atticus possessed a house and property; but he changed his purpose. The Life of Cicero Volume One But whilst Antony lay with his fleet near Actium, where now stands Nicopolis, Caesar seized his opportunity, and crossed the Ionian sea, securing himself at a place in Epirus called the Ladle. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Early in the following year the Corinthian fleet, numbering a hundred and fifty sail, put to sea from Corinth, to renew the war with Corcyra, and a battle was fought off the coast of Epirus. Stories from Thucydides I have been traversing Greece, and Epirus, Illyria, etc., etc., and you see by my date, have got into Asia. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 Southern Albania and Epirus fell once more under Byzantine rule, which, however, was shaken by numerous revolts. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 In the early summer of this year Cicero returned to Rome, 292probably in time to see Atticus, who was then about to leave the city for his estates in Epirus. The Life of Cicero Volume One And Antipater having murdered his mother Thessalonica, Alexander, the younger brother, called in to his assistance Pyrrhus out of Epirus, and Demetrius out of the Peloponnese. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Now they were brought into conflict with a Greek monarch, Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, who was a relative of Alexander, and had married into the royal family of Egypt. Outline of Universal History I am on my way to Constantinople, after a tour through Greece, Epirus, etc., and part of Asia Minor, some particulars of which I have just communicated to our friend and host, H. Drury. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 As commander in the field in 1257 against Michael Angelus, despot of Epirus, he showed little military capacity. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Atticus, in his way to Epirus, visits him at Dyrrachium, and he is sure that Atticus would not have left Rome but that the affair was hopeless. The Life of Cicero Volume One After this debauch, he and his mother Olympias withdrew from Philip's company, and when he had placed her in Epirus, he himself retired into Illyria. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans In the mountainous region of Epirus were numerous streams flowing through the valleys. Outline of Universal History I have traversed the greatest part of Greece, besides Epirus, etc., etc., resided ten weeks at Athens, and am now on the Asiatic side on my way to Constantinople. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 Manfred's wife, Sybil of Epirus, his children, and all his barons, died, or were put to death, in the prisons of Provence. Val d'Arno The sixth, of agate, more admirable and various in the distinctions of its veins, clouds, and colours than that which Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, so mightily esteemed. Gargantua and Pantagruel, Illustrated, Book 5 Even at home, Olympias and Cleopatra had raised a faction against Antipater, and divided his government between them, Olympias seizing upon Epirus, and Cleopatra upon Macedonia. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans Along the coast of Epirus were other Corinthian and Corcyrasan settlements. Outline of Universal History Napoleon has twice offered to make him King of Epirus, but he prefers the English interest, and abhors the French, as he himself told me. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 At Epirus we heard that Andromache had wed Prince Helenus, who had succeeded to the rule of Pyrrhus, two Trojans thus being united. National Epics Thrace, Macedonia, Epirus, and Greece were all ecclesiastical provinces with their own metropolitans. Early European History Epirus! he is not a patriot who can spare a thought from thee. The Rise of Iskander Northern Greece contained two principal countries, Thessaly and Epirus, separated from one another by the Pindus. Outline of Universal History Iannina, the capital of Epirus, and the seat of Ali Pacha's government, 'is' in truth deserving of the honours which Mr. Gell has improperly bestowed on degraded Athens. The Works of Lord Byron: Letters and Journals. Vol. 1 "I wish," said Pompey, when Cicero joined him in Epirus, "that Cicero would go over to the other side; perhaps he would then be afraid of us." The History of Roman Literature From the earliest period to the death of Marcus Aurelius A naval battle in the bay of Actium, on the coast of Epirus, decided the issue. Early European History On the death of the Prince of Epirus, however, Amurath could not resist the opportunity that then offered itself of adding to his empire the rich principality he had long coveted. The Rise of Iskander Then retired to Nicopolis in Epirus, where he spent the rest of his life. Guide to Stoicism Greece, liberated by the wise foresight of Mr. Canning, but left, on his ill-timed death, without Thessaly, Epirus, Crete, has been starved and shorn by the Great Powers. The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 1 An even more sinister concession to Bulgarian exorbitance was that of Epirus, a district assigned to Albania in 1913 but populated by Greeks who had revolted and claimed incorporation in Greece. A Short History of the Great War She called on Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, the finest soldier of his age. Early European History This castle of Kallista, the fairest in all Epirus, I inherit from my mother. The Rise of Iskander Pyrrhus, king of Epirus, comes into Italy, to succour the Tarentines. The History of Rome, Books 09 to 26 Sulla had left Brundusium in 87, and, landing on the coast of Epirus, gathered what supplies he could from Aetolia and Thessaly, and marched straight for Athens. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History He went to Nicopolis, a town of Epirus, which had been built by Augustus in commemoration of his victory at Actium. Seekers after God We see, therefore, that an urgency which leaves no room for delay has almost the same results as the method already noticed as followed by Nelematus of Epirus. Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius Surrounded by his princely allies, and the chieftains of Epirus, the victorious standards of Christendom, and the triumphant trophies of the Moslemin, Iskander received from the great Hunniades the hand of his beautiful daughter. The Rise of Iskander They were 'to recover their independence by sea, to cut off the maritime communications of Tarentum, to close the Adriatic against fleets coming from Epirus, and to emancipate themselves from Carthaginian supremacy.' Sea-Power and Other Studies Besides he had distributed among his legions a considerable number, by way of recruits, from Thessaly, Boeotia, Achaia, and Epirus: with his legions he also intermixed the soldiers taken from Caius Antonius. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries He became pasha of Thessaly; and having accumulated great riches by extortion and oppression, he bought the pashalic of Jannina, in one of the richest and most beautiful valleys of Epirus. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, invades Italy; he makes the cause of Tarentum his own and wars on Rome. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) I must very shortly leave the city, and proceed into Epirus at the head of our troops. The Rise of Iskander Pyrrhus is said to have been much impressed by the heroic conduct of the foe, and to have said, "Another such victory will send me back without a man to Epirus." Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. Their example was followed by the inhabitants of Bullis, Amantia, and the other neighbouring states, and all Epirus: and they sent ambassadors to Caesar, and promised to obey his commands. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries Mavrokordatos led in person an expedition into Epirus; but he was no general, and failed disastrously. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen The opposing party of patriots, against such cowardly measures, looked abroad for aid and found a ready ally in Pyrrhus, the Molossian king of Epirus. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) "This unfrequented pass will lead us in two days to Epirus, nor do I indeed now fear pursuit." The Rise of Iskander Cato and Cicero remained behind in Epirus, the former disgusted at the actions of the degenerate nobility, the latter pleading ill health. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. They refused neither barley nor pulse when offered them, and they held in great esteem cattle, of which they got great quantities from Epirus. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries Epirus was now fallen, and nothing remained but a guerilla warfare. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen Philip of Macedon declares himself commander of the Greeks against the Persians; he repudiates his wife Olympias; their son Alexander attends his mother into Epirus. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) It is to thee, great sir, that Epirus owes its security," said an ancient chieftain, addressing Iskander, "its national existence, and its holy religion. The Rise of Iskander What king of Epirus made war on the Romans? Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. LXXX.—The two armies being united, Caesar marched to Gomphi, which is the first town of Thessaly on the road from Epirus. "De Bello Gallico" and Other Commentaries But the limits of the kingdom were small, and neither Crete, Thessaly, Epirus, nor the Ionian Islands were included in it. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 09 European Statesmen Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, espouses Antigone of the house of Ptolemy; he returns to his dominions, out of which he had been driven by the Molossi. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) Waving his bloody scimitar, and bounding on his black charger, Iskander called upon his men to secure the triumph of the Cross and the freedom of Epirus. The Rise of Iskander Through him Pyrrhus promised to retire to Epirus if safety was guaranteed to his allies in Italy. Ancient Rome : from the earliest times down to 476 A. D. Pyrrhic phalanx, a phalanx such as was used by Pyrrhus, king of Epirus. Elson Grammar School Literature v4 In Epirus was also situated the celebrated city of Dodo'na, with the temple of that name, where was the most ancient oracle in Greece, whose fame extended even to Asia. Mosaics of Grecian History Early in the season Antony had repaired from Patræ to his army, so as to be ready either to cross over into Italy or to meet the enemy if they attempted to land in Epirus. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) This is, indeed, a case almost of desperation, but if I have to endure more than most men, I have, to inspire me, influences which fall to the lot of few, yourself and Epirus. The Rise of Iskander Sicily was famous for wheat, Sardinia for wool, Epirus for horses, Macedonia for goats, Thessaly for oil, Boeotia for flax, Scythia for furs, and Greece for honey. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Northern Greece included the ancient districts of Thessaly and Epirus. General History for Colleges and High Schools Pyr'rhus, King of Epirus; war of, with Macedon; with Sparta; death of. Mosaics of Grecian History His fleet was ordered to assemble at Corcyra; and his legions in the early spring prepared to pour into Epirus. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) A Turkish force instantly marched into Epirus, and seized upon Croia, the capital city, and the children of its late ruler were doomed to death. The Rise of Iskander They advanced to the coasts of Epirus and devastated the whole Illyrian peninsula. The Old Roman World, : the Grandeur and Failure of Its Civilization. Leaving a sufficient force to garrison Tarentum, the baffled and disappointed king set sail for Epirus. General History for Colleges and High Schools The throne of Macedon now found an enemy in Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, a connection of the royal family of Macedon, and of whose exploits Roman history furnishes a full account. Mosaics of Grecian History Advancing from this point, after sacking Athens and the chief cities of Greece, they marched upon Epirus, and began to threaten Italy. The Caesars At break of dawn Iskander sent couriers throughout all Epirus, announcing the fall of Croia, and that he had raised the standard of independence in his ancient country. The Rise of Iskander Epirus, for instance, Acarnania, &c., may still be Grecian by descent: but unfortunately it is not so. Theological Essays and Other Papers — Volume 2 As he looked over the battle-field, he is said to have turned to his companions and remarked, "Another such victory, and I must return to Epirus alone." General History for Colleges and High Schools It was the fourth of January, 48, when he sailed for the coast of Epirus, and the following day he landed on the soil of Greece. The Story of Rome from the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic Some day the name will be changed into Acarnania or Etolia, Epirus or Scandinavia, and then be sure you shall hear of it. Charlemont; Or, the Pride of the Village. a Tale of Kentucky "My hope and my belief is," replied Iskander, "that within ten days she may breathe the air of Epirus." The Rise of Iskander Philips," said he, "was once at table, when I asked him, 'How came thy king of Epirus to drive oxen, and to say, "I'm goaded on by love"?' Johnson's Lives of the Poets — Volume 2 The district of Epirus stretched along the Ionian Sea on the west. General History for Colleges and High Schools Pyrrhus, King of Epirus, was born seven years after the great Alexander died, and was at this time thirty-seven years of age. The Story of Rome from the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic Wishing to confirm her dominion in Lower Italy, she became entangled in a war with Pyrrhus, fourth king of Epirus, who was called over by the Tarentines to aid them. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo In the meantime all Adrianople sounded with the preparations for the immediate invasion of Epirus, and the return of Iskander to his country became each hour more urgent. The Rise of Iskander One flew to Dodona in Epirus and alighting in a grove of oaks, it proclaimed in human language to the inhabitants of the district that they must establish there an oracle of Jupiter. Bulfinch's Mythology: the Age of Fable Ali heard on the summit of his keep the acclamations of the Turks who saluted Pacho Bey, his former servant with the titles of Vali of Epirus, and Ghazi, of Victorius. Celebrated Crimes (Complete) Claiming descent from Pyhrrus, son of Achilles, and being a son of Æacides, he was in the direct line the Kings of Epirus. The Story of Rome from the Earliest Times to the End of the Republic Ali heard on the summit of his keep the acclamations of the Turks who saluted Pacho Bey, his former servant with the titles of Vali of Epirus, and Ghazi of Victorius. Ali Pacha Celebrated Crimes Would I had such a daughter in Epirus, to head my trusty brethren if I fall. The Rise of Iskander This indicated that the figure was that of one of the Christian peasants of Epirus. Active Service Ali, who every where maintained numerous and active spies, now redoubled his watchfulness, and not a single letter entered Epirus without being opened and read by his agents. Celebrated Crimes (Complete) They accordingly sailed away to the coast of Epirus; but finding that the Athenians did not mean to undertake offensive operations against them, they departed homewards with their whole fleet. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Ali, who everywhere maintained numerous and active spies, now redoubled his watchfulness, and not a single letter entered Epirus without being opened and read by his agents. Ali Pacha Celebrated Crimes Amid them, Iskander, unhurt, swam like a river god, and stabbed to the heart the only strong swimmer that was making his way in the direction of Epirus. The Rise of Iskander My sole friend, misled by passion, Was bent on robbing of his wife the tyrant Who ruled Epirus. Phaedra By diplomacy and success in arms he became almost supreme ruler of Albania, Epirus, and adjacent territory. The Count of Monte Cristo Epirus is covered by rugged ranges of mountains running from north to south, through which the Achelous the largest river of Greece, flows towards the Corinthian gulf. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest But before quitting Macedonia, Philip determined to provide for the safety of his dominions by celebrating the marriage of his daughter with Alexander of Epirus. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest There were several Grecian colonies situated on the eastern side of the Ionian sea, in Epirus and its immediate neighbourhood. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Inspiring, as I clearly do, such terror, Would I were still a prisoner in Epirus! Phaedra Something of this I heard in Epirus," said Monte Cristo; "but the particulars are still unknown to me. The Count of Monte Cristo The whole country, to the borders of Macedonia and Epirus, was formed into a Roman province, under the name of ACHAIA, derived from that confederacy which had made the last struggle for its political existence. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Soon after their arrival a battle ensued off the coast of Epirus, between the Corinthian and Corcyraean fleets. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest You are a worthy daughter of Epirus, Haidee, and your charming and poetical ideas prove well your descent from that race of goddesses who claim your country as their birthplace. The Count of Monte Cristo |
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