| 单词 | satrap |
| 例句 | Less so as a manual for believable characterization: People who barely speak English use words like “profligacy,” “satraps” and “malcontents.” More Russian meddling: Paul Goldberg comic novel, ‘The Château’ 2018-02-23T05:00:00Z Likewise, despite the innovations that Darius introduced in organization, the satraps normally operated with a large degree of autonomy. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z If the reports were negative, the satraps could expect either removal or even execution at the hands of the region’s military garrison. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Alexander Lukashenko, the Belarus autocrat, has become Mr. Putin’s satrap, and the arrival of nuclear warheads would only subordinate Belarus further to Russia. Opinion | Belarus should not be the Kremlin’s nuclear sandbox 2023-03-29T04:00:00Z Moscow has lost its aura and its grip, creating a disorderly vacuum that previously obedient former Soviet satraps, as well as China, are moving to fill. A Distracted Russia Is Losing Its Grip on Its Old Soviet Sphere 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Mr. Lukashenko has now become a satrap of Russian President Vladimir Putin, permitting Russian troops to use Belarus as a launchpad for the war against Ukraine. Opinion | Why Belarus matters: Like Ukraine, democracy is at stake 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z The referendum revoked the pledge Belarus made to be a non-nuclear state, meaning that Russia could move nuclear weapons onto the territory of its satrap, bordering NATO. Opinion | In war, Russia has swallowed up Belarus. Freedom is at stake there, too. 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z These garrisons were used by the satraps to enforce the laws and maintain order, but they ultimately answered to the king and could discipline the satraps when necessary. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z Backed by an expansive and brutal security system, Mr. Lukashenko shows no sign of losing his grip at home, if at the cost of becoming Mr. Putin’s enfeebled satrap. Once He Kept Russia at a Distance. Now He Is a Docile Putin Satrap. 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z The star of the show will be China’s ever-closer ally and satrap Vladimir Putin. Opinion | Why this year’s Beijing Olympics doesn’t have much to celebrate 2022-02-03T05:00:00Z The main global contenders – the US, China, Russia and Europe and their respective allies, dependents and satraps – remain the same. Rivals in the scramble to be the world’s 21st-century superpower 2019-10-19T04:00:00Z On present trends, Britain risks becoming a mere satrap of this militarised empire, a vassal state of Trump’s America where Independence day is celebrated with tanks and bellicose bombast. This Death Star presidency is no ally for modern Britain 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Communication between the satraps and the king was carried out through letters dictated to scribes and transmitted along royal roads. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z But rather than address this humanitarian crisis, the president and his trusted satrap seek only to exacerbate it for political gain. Trump has unleashed Stephen Miller to inflict horrors on immigrants | Lawrence Douglas 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z These illiberal powers have a few satraps but almost no real friends. Say goodbye to Pax Americana. Trump is accelerating its demise | Max Boot 2018-10-25T04:00:00Z He called for future presidents to be chosen through direct election to avoid the ascendance of "satraps or demagogues." Cuban constitutional reform spawns unusual public debate 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z For proponents of the two-state model, the PA was a nationalist project working toward eventual independence, while in the apartheid framework it was merely an Israeli satrap. BDS: how a controversial non-violent movement has transformed the Israeli-Palestinian debate 2018-08-14T04:00:00Z Each satrapy was administered by a royal governor called a satrap, usually a trusted Persian or Median noble. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z In addition, a surprising number of New York business leaders, politicians, and real-estate satraps have convinced themselves that new cultural institutions are the handmaidens of commerce—especially when building permits call for them. The Performance-Art Impresario 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z The Obama Administration’s diplomatic logic seems to be that Iran will also throw over its long-time satrap in Damascus now that it has a seat at the table and Assad is stronger. Editorials from around New York 2015-11-04T05:00:00Z The Obama Administration’s diplomatic logic seems to be that Iran will also throw over its long-time satrap in Damascus now that it has a seat at the table and Mr. Assad is stronger. Obama’s Syrian Illusions 2015-11-03T05:00:00Z Thus political battles are waged primarily within the Democratic Party, namely between government reformers and public-union satraps. The Coalition to Arm California’s Democratic Moderates 2015-07-01T04:00:00Z The attraction to Castro, whom Vargas Llosa had seen as a “romantic guerrilla leader,” turned into implacable moral opposition, a view of the dictator as “a little satrap with bloodstained hands.” Mario Vargas Llosa’s Mad Peru 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z Governments tend to grow as they age: coalition allies and satraps demand posts, or the ruling party installs ministers to please voters identified by caste or region. The full lotus 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Putin’s forces would stay, Ukrainian forces would leave, and the Donbass would be run by his unsavory satraps. If The Wales NATO Summit Is Business-As-Usual, Putin Will Threaten NATO Itself 2014-09-04T04:00:00Z The hryvnia’s woes are attributed to Russia’s none-too-subtle efforts to annex, Crimea-style, a piece of eastern Ukraine and force the rest of the country into becoming a de facto Kremlin satrap. Saving Ukraine's Currency Will Help Save Ukraine from Putin 2014-08-15T04:00:00Z Such control will be harder to assert throughout India, with its powerful regional satraps, diverse cultures and noisy cable-news culture. India’s likely new leader, Narendra Modi, dreams of bullet trains and new cities. Can he succeed? "Voting in the sixth phase will decide the fate of many political bigwigs and regional satraps," reports . Indian media: 'Crucial' voting phase 2014-04-24T06:01:39Z In a political landscape dominated by dynasties and regional satraps, where the word of the leader becomes law, the B.J.P. remained one of the few parties with some semblance of inner-party democracy. India Ink: As Narendra Modi Rises, His Grip Over His Party Tightens 2014-04-03T13:19:18Z Both were ambitious regional satraps who aspired for the country’s top job. India Ink: What Makes Narendra Modi a Middle Class Hero? 2013-05-16T05:46:24Z These Carian princes ruled as satraps for the Great King, but they modelled themselves upon the pattern of the Greek tyrant. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 2 "Hearing" to "Helmond" 2012-04-25T02:00:53.567Z The retinue of our wealthiest constitutional king is as nothing compared with that of a petty satrap or a Roman proconsul. One of Cleopatra's Nights and Other Fantastic Romances One of Cleopatra's Nights?Clarimonde?Arria Marcella?The Mummy's Foot?Omphale: a Rococo Story?King Candaules 2012-04-08T02:00:23.693Z Like every one else, he found the interior overrun by the Arabs, who, since time immemorial, had exploited the equatorial regions for slaves for the Greek satraps and the Roman consuls. The Fire-Gods A Tale of the Congo 2012-03-26T02:00:32.267Z Governor Boulatoff was a massive, worn, blinking old satrap, shrewd, tight-fisted, and, what was quite unusual for a man of his class, with an eye to business. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z He acquired his surname of Soter, or Saviour, from the Babylonians, whom he delivered from the tyranny of the Median satrap, Timarchus, and is famous in Jewish history for his contests with the Maccabees. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" 2012-02-17T03:00:33.923Z They are a reminiscence of the twenty vassal-kings or satraps whom the Assyrians appointed to govern the country, and among whom Psammetikhos and his father had been included. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z Nevertheless, he could not help putting one or two questions, for his own information; to which the garden satrap was not in the least behindhand with his answers. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z The most beautiful monument of Lycia, the tomb of Harpagus, the Persian satrap, which belongs to the first half of the fourth century, exhibits a preponderance of Greek forms. The History of Antiquity, Vol. I (of VI) 2012-01-28T03:00:28.213Z The old satrap was dressed in a fresh summer suit of Caucasian silk, which somehow emphasised the uncouth fleshiness of his broad nose. The White Terror and The Red A novel of revolutionary Russia 2012-03-18T02:00:21.430Z Piled, tumbling ears, their grain set in many a curious pattern, go by to the sorting floor and crib, with pumpkins, the satraps of New England, perched in rickety fashion on the gleaming load. Minstrel Weather 2012-01-24T03:00:25.640Z While the Assyrian armies were battling for existence in Asia, Psammetikhos, with the Ionian and Karian mercenaries from Lydia, was driving out the Assyrian garrisons and overcoming his brother satraps. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z The central power must be in vigorous operation against the satraps, if the feeling of dependence and responsibility were to be kept alive among them. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z We know it for a fact that Darius I. gave his orders to the satraps in writing, and we are acquainted with the seal of Darius by which they were authenticated. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z The tyrant rules as the deputy of the Persian satrap. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 4 "Grasshopper" to "Greek Language" 2011-11-28T03:00:19.517Z Brazil was subjected to a systematic and continually more rigorous exploitation by the home government, and to the irresponsible and uncontrolled military despotism of little satraps. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z Akhæmenes, the satrap of Egypt, was routed and slain, and for six years Egypt maintained a precarious freedom. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z And the distant provinces, no less than the satraps, had to be kept in order. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z The satraps, says Xenophon, whose provinces were found deficient in population and poorly cultivated, were punished and removed from their office, while those whose provinces were in good order, were rewarded by presents. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z Around him stood princes and governors of provinces, satraps, viceroys, and generals. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Tie up these arms and bind these feet together; Bear to the columns and cast her forth to sea, Where she shall be my satrap of the darkness. King Lear's Wife; The Crier by Night; The Riding to Lithend; Midsummer-Eve; Laodice and Dana? 2011-09-17T02:00:30.620Z Once Necho, the satrap of Sais, was brought in chains to Nineveh, there, however, to be pardoned and restored to his city. A Primer of Assyriology 2011-09-14T02:00:47.990Z The silver money which the satraps struck had no legal privileges over the common coins of the provinces. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Xenophon tells us that the Persian kings gave special attention to agriculture; on their journeys they inquired into the tillage of the land, and demanded similar attention from their satraps. The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z There is not a satrap or viceroy in the empire who does not desire his neighbor's ruin. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Though these colonies preserved their own local laws and politics, they were under the authority of the satraps of the great king. The Moral and Intellectual Diversity of Races With Particular Reference to Their Respective Influence in the Civil and Political History of Mankind 2011-08-19T02:00:11.867Z The provincial satraps and feudatory princes who should be striving to help their sovereign were wholly devoted to the more congenial task of carving out kingdoms for themselves. The Red Year A Story of the Indian Mutiny 2011-06-22T02:00:20.120Z He was aware no doubt that his deception could not be long maintained against the Persians and the satraps. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Astyages said to him: 'An excellent satrap are you; is it thus that you thank me, you and your son, for what I have done for you?' The History of Antiquity Vol. V. 2011-12-06T03:00:24.110Z They had taunted Memnon with cowardice and the satrap Arsites had flatly refused to permit a single house in his province to be destroyed. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Suddenly the grand satrap erects his head, and with neck craned out, utters a note of alarm. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z His gracious majesty received him very favorably, and referred the paper to one of his satraps. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z Oroetes had been made satrap of Lydia and Ionia by Cyrus. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z But in Assyria thou wouldst wait three days in the forecourt of any satrap for an audience, and when he deigned to receive thee thou wouldst be lying on thy belly, like any Phœnician merchant.” The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z "Memnon advised a retreat, but the satraps laughed in his face and gave him permission to watch them win the battle." The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z In 318 Antigonus marched against him, and Eumenes withdrew east to join the satraps of the provinces beyond the Tigris. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" 2011-03-05T03:00:24.537Z The most beautiful women of Persepolis and the most considerable satraps were ranged in order, and formed so fine a spectacle that Babouc at first believed that this was all the entertainment. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z He tells us that the Persian boys were brought up, fifty together, with one of the sons of the king, or with the sons of the satraps. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z “The renowned Istubar,” continued the priest, “has brought documents in virtue of which the worthy Sargon, a satrap, and a relative of King Assar, remains with us as ambassador of that mighty sovereign.” The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt 2011-03-08T03:00:42.177Z From one of the captives taken at the pass, Alexander learned that the satrap Arsames had planned to plunder the city of Tarsus and retreat into Syria with his spoil. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z Justin relates that it was he who raised the standard of independence before his fellow-countrymen, and successfully drove out Alexander's satraps. The Library Magazine of Select Foreign Literature All volumes 2011-03-02T03:00:25.433Z "No," said the officer, "there are none but our principal satraps that know the true cause of our cutting one another's throats." Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z To these six at Susa, Darius the son of Hystaspes came from Persia, for Hystaspes was satrap of Persia, and when he came, the six resolved to make him their associate. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z The Lydian king, finding that Nineveh was helpless to assist him, turned instead to Egypt and furnished the mercenaries with whose help Psammetichus drove the Assyrians out of the country and suppressed his brother satraps. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" Behind her thundered prince and satrap, each intent upon saving himself at whatever cost. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z His harem rivalled that of any Oriental satrap in the number of its inmates. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies He was witness to the arts and stratagems of the principal satraps, who did all that lay in their power to expose their general to the disgrace of a defeat. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z Thus Hystaspes and Darius and the princes of the Persians hesitated; and contented themselves with coming to a secret understanding with the satraps. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z The king could do little against them; even Autophradates, satrap of Lydia, who had remained faithful, was forced for some time to unite himself with the rebels. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" After her return to Athens he had dogged her footsteps until he was called away to join the army of the satraps. The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z The bright queen, paramount over all, engrossed the whole hemisphere, reducing the twinkling stars to the dimensions of small satraps of distant provinces, whose smallness increased the splendour of her august majesty. Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 13 The satrap of Syria had a mind to dispossess me of it; but I was too rich to have any thing to fear. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z The satrap was the highest authority in his province—the supreme appeal in law, administration, and military affairs. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z In 356 he ordered all the satraps to dismiss their mercenaries. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" ARIOBARZANES, the name of three ancient kings or satraps of Pontus, and of three kings of Cappadocia and a Persian satrap. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 5 "Arculf" to "Armour, Philip" He once more went over to the Persians, taking refuge with the satrap Pharnabazus of Phrygia, and here he was assassinated in 404 B.C. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide I gave the satrap a handsome present, by which means I preserved my castle, and increased my possessions. Voltaire's Romances, Complete in One Volume 2011-03-20T02:00:21.247Z It was not likely to escape Darius that the great powers in the hands of the satrap would lead him to use his delegated power independently and even against his chief. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Effecting his escape from Nora, he raised an army, and formed a coalition with the satraps of the eastern provinces. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" Chares, having successfully thrown the blame for the defeat on his colleagues, was left sole commander, but receiving no supplies from Athens, took upon himself to join the revolted satrap Artabazus. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" He soon left Sparta and took refuge with the Persian satrap Tissaphernes, ingratiating himself by his affectation of Persian manners, as he had previously done at Sparta by a similar affectation of Spartan simplicity. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide Tiglath-Pileser determined to cement the various states of Western Asia into a single empire, governed by satraps appointed at Nineveh, and accountable only to the king. Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments He could not always expect that such tendencies in distant provinces could be known in time, or that rebellions on the part of satraps could be prevented. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Aryandes, satrap of Egypt, is said by Herodotus to have been punished by Darius for coining money of equal fineness with that of the king in Persia: thus coinage had then begun in Egypt. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein" And all the princes of the provinces, and the satraps, and the governors, and they that did the king's business, helped the Jews; because the fear of Mordecai was fallen upon them. The Bible Story The lack of that deference which they had so long regarded as their due, made these haughty satraps but haughtier and more insolent in their manner toward the citizens. Gerald Fitzgerald The Chevalier Under him the Assyrian empire reached its furthest limits, Egypt being conquered, and placed under twenty Assyrian satraps, while an Assyrian army penetrated into the very heart of the Arabian desert. Fresh Light from the Ancient Monuments We have observed that the satraps were commanded to take care for the agriculture and the forests of their provinces, and that special attention was paid to this in the visitation of the provinces. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z He was an understudy of genius, a soldier of limited intelligence, who tried to imitate Cæsar and failed to understand him, a big barbarian boy, by accident satrap and god. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern Roxana, the daughter of a Bactrian satrap, whose youthfulness and beauty charmed him at a drinking entertainment, was the first of his wives. Greek Women One of my great-great-grandfathers, moreover, fell at Issus, by the side of the great Alexander, from a mortal blow dealt to him by a Persian satrap. The Lion of Janina The Last Days of the Janissaries It's another of the arbitrary arrests by his military satraps. Si Klegg, Book 2 (of 6) Thru The Stone River Campaign And In Winter Quarters At Murfreesboro Like the garrisons, the troops of the satraps, in case of necessity, could fall back on the assistance of the reserve corps of larger districts, such as the Cilician cavalry. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z They were hunting the golden chimera which Hermes was believed to have found, and whose escaping memories, first satraps, then emperors, had tried vainly to detain. Historia Amoris: A History of Love, Ancient and Modern Such a satrap would have borne about the same relation to the great king as the modern pacha does to the grand seignior. History of the Intellectual Development of Europe, Volume I (of 2) Revised Edition The foreboding came sadly true, for the Persian satrap, or governor, of Sardis, being envious of Polycrates, declared that the Ionian was under the Great King’s displeasure, and invited him to Sardis to clear himself. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History If you never touched a pistol, try the feel of it now, great satrap of Egypt. Shirley The education which the sons of the nobles received under the eye of the king and the satraps, and the rich rewards in store for eminent valour, kept up a manly spirit. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z The effect, as seen on the sculptures in the British Museum, is royally gorgeous; and one feels that creatures inferior to monarchs or satraps could never have aspired to such splendours. Needlework As Art In the following year Alexander pursued him into the Parthian Desert, where he was murdered by the satrap of Bactria. Six Centuries of English Poetry Tennyson to Chaucer The Persian satrap Artaphernes threw himself into the citadel; but the town, which was built chiefly of wicker-work, that the houses might not be easily thrown down by earthquakes, caught fire, and was totally burnt. Aunt Charlotte's Stories of Greek History Arrests among officers of the army have been the immediate consequence of General Gurko's satrap rule. The Contemporary Review, Volume 36, September 1879 Still more dangerous, though at a greater distance, appeared to be the attitude of a satrap who ruled over wide regions. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Perhaps—as the satraps and martinets assert—thereby the organisation of the army is thrown on a false track. Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 These men are King Edward's Highland satraps, and they both know it and feel it: law in the North is never undignified or unkempt. Literary Tours in The Highlands and Islands of Scotland They were too happy in being ruled over by the elective monarch whom they themselves had chosen, to desire, in preference to him, the mere shadow of a king—the satrap of an Imperial despot. Pius IX. And His Time Fifty nobles and satraps of the Persians, with a vast number of the common soldiers, were slain; and among them, two of their principal generals, Merena and Nohodares. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens The satrap referred the matter to the king. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z But the transformation during the last five years of the nominal republic into a corrupt oligarchy of satraps or military governors or feudal lords has represented a victory for the north. China, Japan and the U.S.A. Present-Day Conditions in the Far East and Their Bearing on the Washington Conference Rabbis were his satraps, and the wise and learned his officers and councillors. Hebrew Literature The Emperor of the French judged that the ambitious satrap had exceeded his powers, and Buoncompagni was immediately recalled. Pius IX. And His Time In this skirmish fell Adaces, a noble satrap, who had formerly been sent as ambassador to the emperor Constantius, and had been kindly received by him. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens The rapidity with which the king's commands reached even the satraps of the most distant lands, kept the authority of the king before them. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Even then Babylon kept her own kings, but they had sunk to be little more than hereditary satraps receiving investiture from Nineveh. A History of Art in Chaldæa & Assyria, v. 1 “This is Sardis,” spoke Roxana, bending over him; “you lie in the palace of the satrap.” A Victor of Salamis When Alexander had defeated Darius III., his murderer Bessus, the satrap of Bactria, tried to organize a national resistance in the east. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 2 "Baconthorpe" to "Bankruptcy" A change of policy among the Lacedæmonians led to the conveyance of the Cyrenian army into Asia in order to make war on the satraps. Ancient States and Empires There is no doubt that the satraps commanded the troops of their districts; at a later time they even carried on independent wars. The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) 2011-12-15T03:00:18.317Z Anaxibius was stung to the quick at this combination of disappointment and insult on the part of the satrap. The Two Great Retreats of History Bardas, satrap of Sogandia, is old; he has but one eye; they say he beats his eleven wives daily with a whip of rhinoceros hide. A Victor of Salamis Brave brulotteers, resolve by one moment of active exertion to annihilate the power of the satrap. The Life of Thomas, Lord Cochrane, Tenth Earl of Dundonald, Vol. II But the Persian rule, under the satraps, especially of Tissaphernes, who had been rewarded by Artaxerxes with more power than before, became oppressive and intolerable. Ancient States and Empires Now he sought Asia Minor, became a friend of Tissaphernes, the Persian satrap, adopted the excesses of Persian luxury, and sought to break the alliance between Persia and Sparta, which he had before sustained. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The wish of the satrap to put an insult on Cyrus, as his personal enemy, through Parysatis, thus proved a sentence of ruin to these unhappy villagers. The Two Great Retreats of History Xerxes has promised that I shall be satrap of Hellas, Athens shall be my capital, and you, O best beloved, you shall be mistress of Athens.” A Victor of Salamis Mardonius, the most trusted of his satraps, was to occupy northern Greece with a picked force of 300,000 men, with which he was to attempt the conquest of the Peloponnesus next year. Famous Sea Fights From Salamis to Tsu-Shima He even surprised the camp of the satrap, and gained immense booty. Ancient States and Empires After the fall of Athens, and during the tyranny of the Thirty, he retired to Asia Minor, where he was honorably received by the satrap Pharnabazus. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality The conversation then ended, the satrap detaining Klearchus to dinner, and treating him in the most hospitable and confidential manner. The Two Great Retreats of History The king can make you satrap or he can crucify you. A Victor of Salamis Certain of the governors or satraps were allowed to share with the King the privilege of giving a name to the year. Babylonians and Assyrians, Life and Customs This treaty was of great importance, but it indicates the loss of all Hellenic dignity when Sparta, too, descends so far as to comply with the demands of a Persian satrap. Ancient States and Empires At length it came to the memory of one who had come from the court of Orœtes, at Sardis, that report had spoken of a Greek surgeon among the slaves of the slain satrap. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Now that the satrap refused to furnish them with provisions to buy, they on their side were released from their covenant, and would take provisions without buying. The Two Great Retreats of History Artaphernes, satrap of Lydia, had his divan, his viziers, and his audiences,—a court worthy of a king,—but the real lord of Western Asia was the prince who was nominally his guest. A Victor of Salamis Damis—"And the satrap uttered an exclamation on seeing a man so pale." The Temptation of St. Antony or A Revelation of the Soul Arsites, the Phrygian satrap, commanded the Persian forces, assisted by other satraps, and Persians of high rank, among whom were Spithridates, satrap of Lydia and Ionia. Ancient States and Empires On his death he bequeathed the throne to Artaxerxes, while Cyrus was left satrap of a large province in Asia Minor. Historic Tales, vol 10 (of 15) The Romance of Reality Through her influence he was appointed satrap of Lydia and the adjacent provinces of western Asia Minor when he was but sixteen. The Two Great Retreats of History When the summer was at hand, he could ride out with Mardonius to the “Paradise,” the satrap’s hunting park, and be in at the death of the deer. A Victor of Salamis The forest trees, so long arrayed in green, Wear now a robe like Joseph's coat of old, Brighter than that on eastern satrap seen, Tho' clad was he in purple and fine gold. Gleams of Sunshine Optimistic Poems Memnon advised the satraps to avoid fighting on the land, and to employ the fleet for aggressive movements in Macedonia and Greece, but Arsites rejected his advice. Ancient States and Empires Harvey's disposition was congenial with the rapacious and cruel system which he pursued, and he acted more like the satrap of an Eastern prince than the representative of a constitutional monarch. A Modern History, From the Time of Luther to the Fall of Napoleon For the Use of Schools and Colleges With this force the young satrap believed that he could take Babylon and with it that title of Great King which he coveted. The Two Great Retreats of History The latter, after all his glory and prosperity, was crucified by the satrap of Lydia. Folkways A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals I should not have presumed to speak to you on such a subject had I not heard your name lightly, slightingly used among these very satraps whom Mr. Forrest hails as companions,—comrades. A Tame Surrender, A Story of The Chicago Strike And under the Persian monarch, when Babylon fell, Daniel became a vizier, or satrap, with great dignity and power. Ancient States and Empires "The renowned Istubar," continued the priest, "has brought documents in virtue of which the worthy Sargon, a satrap, and a relative of King Assar, remains with us as ambassador of that mighty sovereign." The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt Confident from his achievement of the preceding day, he had promised, with a body of that force, to deliver the Greeks into the hands of the satrap. The Two Great Retreats of History To say nothing of local satraps and petty chieftains. Anchorite He therefore divided it into satrapies, or provinces, each of which was under the care of a satrap, or governor. The Story of the Greeks They applied for aid to Aristagoras, the tyrant of Miletus, the largest of the Ionian cities, who persuaded the Persian satrap to send an expedition against the island. Ancient States and Empires "The Assyrians will take Phoenicia in all likelihood, and Sargon will be its satrap." The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt The villages which they now reached were unusually rich in provisions; magazines of flour, barley, and wine, having been collected there for the Persian satrap. The Two Great Retreats of History Sar.Whose then is the crime, But the false satraps, who provide no better? The Works of Lord Byron. Vol. 5 Poetry "Nay, not even that," said Edward Maudelain, very proudly, too, and now at last he smiled; "since we are God's satraps, you and I." Chivalry He was, however, suspected by the satrap, Artaphernes, and fled to Chios, whose people he gained over, and who carried him back to Miletus. Ancient States and Empires Nikita was intending, after the annihilation of the Serbs, to conclude a separate peace with Austria and to rule, as an Austrian satrap, over an enlarged territory. The Birth of Yugoslavia, Volume 1 Imagining that Menon was the unknown calumniator who prejudiced the satrap against him, he hoped to prevail on the satrap to disclose his name and dismiss him. The Two Great Retreats of History Farm hovels and stinking bundles of houses sent them singing and roaring down the forbidden avenues, past the forbidden sanctuaries of satrap and burgher. Erik Dorn I am Heaven's satrap here, and answerable to Heaven alone. Chivalry During his residence at Sardis, as satrap or governor, he perceived and felt the great superiority of the Greeks to his own countrymen, not only intellectually, but as soldiers. Ancient States and Empires Moreover, the celestial god was frequently compared, not to a king in general, but to the Great King, and people spoke of his satraps; cf. The Oriental Religions in Roman Paganism They accordingly advanced onward for three days, computed at about 52 miles, or three pretty full days' march; without any hostility from the satrap, though he was hovering within less than two miles of them. The Two Great Retreats of History In the cafés, satraps and burghers eating amid a suppressed clamor of whispers, plans. Erik Dorn Yet are we indeed God's satraps, as but now I cried in my vainglory, and we hold within our palms the destiny of many peoples. Chivalry The Jewish constitution was restored, and Nehemiah, a Persian satrap in reality, lived in a state of considerable magnificence, entertaining the chief leaders of the nation, and reforming all disorders. Ancient States and Empires He was the satrap, as Krüger thinks, of Eastern Armenia; Tiribazus being called satrap of Western Armenia, sect. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis The local authorities also asked, and obtained, for their Prussian satrap and his secretary the cross of the Legion of Honour! France and the Republic A Record of Things Seen and Learned in the French Provinces During the 'Centennial' Year 1889 Mr Benden was in the exasperating position of the Persian satraps, when they could find no occasion against this Daniel. All's Well Alice's Victory O Queen!" he hoarsely said, "O fellow satrap! Chivalry He delegated his power to satraps, who ruled during his pleasure, but whose rule was disgraced by every form of extortion—sometimes punished, however, when it became outrageous and notorious. Ancient States and Empires The elder then happened to be present; Cyrus he sent for from the province of which he had made him satrap. The First Four Books of Xenophon's Anabasis Amasis now renounced all friendship with him, as a man doomed by the gods; and not long after this, a satrap, having entrapped the too fortunate despot, put him to death by crucifixion. Character Sketches of Romance, Fiction and the Drama A Revised American Edition of the Reader's Handbook, Vol. 3 That is no inappropriate comparison," said he; "but you must not believe me an Eastern satrap, Gabriella, who dares not enter his wife's apartment without seeing the signal of admittance at the door. Ernest Linwood or, The Inner Life of the Author You may be A kind of subject satrap under me; If not, look out. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 159, November 24, 1920 At one time he was in imminent danger of his life, from the cimeter of Spithridates, but Clitus saved him by severing the uplifted arm of the satrap from his body with his sword. Ancient States and Empires For the time being he could sit in judgment on the words and deeds of those military satraps at the fort. Marion's Faith. The theory is advanced, that the satraps of the Persian empire never held the right to coin money in their capacity as satraps. The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 The tyrant and his satraps, let them die, and then the rest must join us. Alroy The Prince Of The Captivity A Horse Chestnut has a grand oriental air, and like a satrap uplifts his green banner yellowing in the light—that shows he belongs to the line of the Prophet. Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 The victory was complete, and great numbers of the satraps were slain. Ancient States and Empires The members are almost always called the "principes, satrap�, optimates, magnates, proceres;" terms which seem to suppose an aristocracy, and to exclude the commons. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part A. From the Britons of Early Times to King John All the instances we have of satrapal coins were issued by satraps invested with the command of armies. The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 It consisted of the ecclesiastical hierarchy—the bishops and mitred abbots; with the official hierarchy—the great nobles, who were also great satraps of provinces, and great military commanders. Post-Prandial Philosophy Because the young people of Richmond could not be received at the White House of the Confederacy on every evening in the week The Examiner sneered at the assumption of "superior dignity by the satraps." The Victim A romance of the Real Jefferson Davis Alexander then sent Parmenio to subdue Dascyleum, the stronghold of the satrap of Phrygia, while he advanced to Sardis, the capital of Lydia, and the main station of the Persians in Asia Minor. Ancient States and Empires "I have just dismissed a Persian satrap," expands Barclay, "who won't let his people use our binders; that country eventually will be a great field for our Mediterranean branch." A Certain Rich Man On a certain number of these we find the name Mazaios, the famous satrap of Cilicia, who undertook to subdue the insurgent king of Sidon. The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 He reminded me of the satraps of ancient Persia. Ben Blair The Story of a Plainsman The satraps no longer obeyed the government; each had his court, his treasure, his army, made war according to his fancy, and in short, became a little king in his province. History Of Ancient Civilization The reconquest of Ionia being completed, the satrap proceeded to organize the future government, the inhabitants now being composed of a great number of Persians. Ancient States and Empires Here was an earnest cry, 'Come over and help us,' addressed to the potent British satrap nearest in the Seven Seas. The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B. About the end of the fifth century a coinage was issued from these mints which is ascribed to uncertain satraps. The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 Ready to the hand of a discontented satrap, sighing for the illicit gains of a less austere rule, were the bands of discharged soldiers, their occupation gone, who crowded every village. The Story of the Guides Knowing no trade but that of a soldier, they entered as mercenaries into the armies of Sparta, Athens, the Great King, the Persian satraps—in short, of anybody who would hire them. History Of Ancient Civilization He was warned in time, and made his escape to the satrap Tissaphernes, who commanded the forces of Persia. Ancient States and Empires The Athenians were resolved not to purchase safety at such a price, and after rejecting the satrap's terms, they considered that they and the Persians were declared enemies. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 Besides these anonymous coins there were others coined in Cilicia bearing the names of satraps, who were the envoys of the great king to raise armies and equip fleets. The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 Artaxias had been governor of the Greater Armenia under Antiochus, and seized the opportunity afforded by the battle of Magnesia to change his title of satrap into that of sovereign. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. He fought the satraps and was about to invade Asia when the Spartans ordered his return to fight the armies of Thebes and Athens. History Of Ancient Civilization When the siege of Miletus was abandoned, and Cyrus began his march, his object was divined by the satrap Tissaphernes, who hastened to Persia to put the king on his guard. Ancient States and Empires They could not thus purchase safety for the family hearth, since we find instances of noble Grecian maidens torn from their parents for the harem of the satrap. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 Why may not this man be the same whom Diodorus designates satrap of Cappadocia? The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1 Ornospades, satrap of Mesopotamia, was the first to join the standard of the pretender with a large body of horse. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The satrap, or governor, had the tribute collected and sent it to the king. History Of Ancient Civilization These reverses induced the Spartans to send Antalcidas again to Persia to sue for fresh intervention, but the satraps, having nothing more to gain from Sparta, refused aid. Ancient States and Empires Babylonia had her own kings, but they were little more than hereditary satraps receiving investiture from Nineveh. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 01 Still, at any rate under the Persians, Babylonia seems to have been a great breeding-place for horses, since the stud of a single satrap consisted of 800 stallions and 16,000 mares. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 4. (of 7): Babylon The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The country was defended by the Parthian satrap with a small force; but this was easily defeated, the satrap himself receiving a wound. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The Median Empire, like the Assyrian, was a congeries of kingdoms, each ruled by its own native prince, as is evident from the case of Persia, where Cambyses was not satrap, but monarch. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 3. (of 7): Media The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Yet, despite this drain on its resources, the government was regarded as the best that the Persian king had to bestow, and the wealth accumulated by Babylonian satraps was extraordinary. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 1. (of 7): Chaldaea The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. He met the military satrap, and was assured of his intentions. The Memories of Fifty Years Containing Brief Biographical Notices of Distinguished Americans, and Anecdotes of Remarkable Men; Interspersed with Scenes and Incidents Occurring during a Long Life of Observation Chiefly Spent in the Southwest Surely what is not good enough for a Persian satrap is not good enough for the Lord of Hosts. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII According to some writers, it was a gross outrage offered by a satrap to an Asiatic subject that stirred up the Parthians to their revolt. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. His Persian colleague was Rhosaces, satrap of Ionia and Lydia, who claimed descent from one of "the Seven" that put down the conspiracy of the Magi. Ancient Egypt He and his minions shall learn that this is not a government of kings and satraps, but a government of the people, and that Congress is the people. American Eloquence, Volume 4 Studies In American Political History (1897) Here they founded many small principalities, the rulers of which appear to have admitted the suzerainty of the Parthians for some time and to have borne the title of satraps. Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 1 How bitterly the Empress Dowager was bent on exterminating the foreigner, may be inferred from her decree ordering the massacre of foreigners and their adherents—a savage edict which the southern satraps refused to obey. The Awakening of China He bestowed the office of satrap on none but Macedonians and Greeks. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. The time had gone by, he felt, for committing wars to satraps, or sending out generals, with a few thousand troops, to put down this or that troublesome chieftain. Ancient Egypt Shut up on every side in the Persian Empire, their ancestors, the Carduchi, refused obedience to the great king and his satraps, just as the Curds refuse to obey the grand seignior and his pashas. Ten Great Religions An Essay in Comparative Theology For lack of another to take her place, she was still in many ways the foremost power; albeit here and there obstreperous satraps were always making trouble. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 Alexander now replaced Porus in his kingdom, with the title of satrap, and also added a large province to it, subduing the independent inhabitants. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. Even the superintendence over the satraps seems to have been insufficient. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. Next, when he reached the court, he was an object of wonder and interest to the satraps, generals, and officers there. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II To ensure his safety, he betook himself to Tissaphernes, the satrap or viceroy for the king of Persia in that province, and at once became the most important personage amongst his followers. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I A great satrap could buy up Greece almost at any time; could put the Greeks to war amongst themselves, and finance his favorite side out of his own pocket. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 On this occasion, however, he checked Juba, who had all but made Scipio and Varus his satraps, and he reconciled them. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. So long as the Bactrian and Parthian satraps paid their tributes, and supplied the requisite quotas of troops for service in the western wars, the Antiochi were content. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. There remained only one course open to him: to go to the satraps of the king of Persia, and ask them for money, as Lysander had done. Plutarch's Lives, Volume II He gave out that he had been privately released by Tissaphernes himself, in order to disgrace that satrap, and at once sailed to the Athenian fleet in the Hellespont. Plutarch's Lives, Volume I Having enabled Sparta to put down Athens, the western satraps turned their attention to finding those who should put down Sparta. The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19 Ariarathes was taken prisoner, the country subdued and Eumenes proclaimed satrap over it. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. The satraps were left to manage affairs at their own discretion; and it is not surprising that the absence of a controlling hand led to various complications and disorders. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. I don't know, unless it is the only house in that country where a young lady of her position—and then her beauty—" "Under that old satrap's roof? Wide Courses It appears to be of the time of the Persian dominion in Lycia, and was, as two inscriptions record, erected by the satrap Paiafa. How to See the British Museum in Four Visits France, India, Canada, Australia were to be given over to German satraps. Have faith in Massachusetts; 2d ed. A Collection of Speeches and Messages But these satraps, since the death of Alexander, had become dissolute, licentious, and effeminate princes, with all the vices of Eastern despots. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. The orders of the Crown were signified in writing to the satraps; and they doubtless corresponded with the Court in the same way. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. As to umbrellas, there are Oriental scholars who can inform your inquirers that the word "satrap" is traceable to words whose purport is, the bearer of an umbrella. Notes and Queries, Number 37, July 13, 1850 A great critic is a sultan among satraps; but pretenders are thick as ants, striving to scale a palm, after its aerial sweetness. Mardi: and A Voyage Thither, Vol. II The petty kings of the country acknowledged one paramount sovereign to whom they were subject as satraps; this the Theban was told by others, as he himself not allowed to visit the interior. Ceylon; an Account of the Island Physical, Historical, and Topographical with Notices of Its Natural History, Antiquities and Productions, Volume 1 Upon this, Lysander was despatched on a mission to the Hellespont, where he found means to gain over a Persian noble named Spithridates, who had received some offence from Pharnabazus, the satrap of that province. Plutarch's Lives Volume III. That made from the dates of Babylon was the most highly esteemed, and was reserved for the use of the king and the higher order of satraps. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. As if upon the sky's blue wall he saw Some mystic sentence, written by a hand, Such as of old made pale the Assyrian king, Girt with his satraps in the blazing feast. The Complete Poetical Works of James Russell Lowell It was divided among twenty satraps, most of whom were Egyptians by birth. Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations And I shall be lifted up to be a satrap of Nebuchadnezzar, and I shall partake of the bright glory of Nebuchadnezzar. Judith, a play in three acts Founded on the Apocryphal Book of Judith The rapacity and cruelty of Caius Verres could hardly have been outdone by the worst of Persian satraps; but there was a difference. The Beginnings of New England Or the Puritan Theocracy in its Relations to Civil and Religious Liberty Manisares, a satrap of these parts, who had a quarrel of his own with Chosroes, also embraced his cause, while other chiefs wavered in their allegiance to Parthia, but feared to trust the invader. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations. These events took place in the twentieth year of the war, and to them must be added a Lacedæmonian treaty with Persia through the satrap Tissaphernes. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History He appointed the satraps who governed the provinces, and were responsible for the taxes and tribute, as well as for the maintenance of order. Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations What am I without you, and what shall be my dominion and my satrap's throne if you do not sit in majesty by my side, O Rose of Sharon and matchless among women? Judith, a play in three acts Founded on the Apocryphal Book of Judith "It would never do for Elizabeth to be a grand vizer, or sultan, or satrap," Nan remarked laughingly. Nan Sherwood's Winter Holidays Rescuing the Runaways One of these was Sanballat, the satrap or governor of Samaria. The King's Cup-Bearer But Oroetes, the satrap of Sardis, compassed his death by foul treachery, and wrought many other crimes; whom Darius in turn put to death by guile, fearing to make open war upon him. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History For two years the siege continued; then Damascus was taken, its last king slain, and its territory placed under an Assyrian satrap. Early Israel and the Surrounding Nations Yet are we indeed God’s satraps, as but now I cried in my vainglory, and we hold within our palms the destiny of many peoples. Chivalry Resolved to avert stalemate by the only possible means, he had applied in the course of 1823 to Mohammed Ali Pasha of Egypt, a more formidable, though more distant, satrap than Ali of Yannina himself. The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey Post roads bound together the distant provinces, and satraps, appointed largely from the ranks of the royal family, unified the whole empire and held it under firm control. The Makers and Teachers of Judaism Cyrus, the younger brother of Artaxerxes the king, began his preparations for revolt by gradually gathering and equipping an army on the pretext of hostile relations between himself and another of the western satraps, Tissaphernes. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History And again he would sink himself in his refined and artificial luxurious state with the selfishness of the satrap who, after ordering various cruelties, locks himself in his harem. Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel This doom I dare adjudge and to pronounce, because we are royal and God’s satraps, you and I.” Twice or thrice his dry lips moved before he spoke. Chivalry He was a man of taste and elegance, and adorned his palaces and gardens in that country with a magnificence worthy of the satraps of the east. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 14, No. 383, August 1, 1829 There rise row after row of jewelled scymitars, and vases and salvers of gold, and old saddles studded with diamonds, and with stirrups of gold,—presents of frightened Asiatic satraps or fawning European allies. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 10, No. 61, November, 1862 I know the charms of your country, said Brasidas to a satrap who was comparing the life of the Spartans with that of the Persepolites; but you can not know the pleasures of mine. A Discourse Upon the Origin and the Foundation Of The Inequality Among Mankind "Be of good courage," said the caliph; "your life is safe till you have drunk this water:" the crafty satrap accepted the assurance, and instantly dashed the vase against the ground. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 5 My message runs, Time is, O fellow satrap! and my token is this.” Chivalry Sarbar still maintained the important station of Chalcedon; but the jealousy of Chosroes, or the artifice of Heraclius, soon alienated the mind of that powerful satrap from the service of his king and country. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 As far as the confines of India and Scythia, the satraps of the distant provinces were ordered to assemble their troops, and to march, without delay, to the assistance of their monarch. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 The patriotic satraps of Armenia, who asserted the freedom and dignity of the crown, implored the protection of Rome in favor of Tiridates, the lawful heir. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 And he bade his rulers and governors and satraps, every one that would, to depart together with his son the king. Barlaam and Ioasaph I am Heaven’s satrap here, and answerable to Heaven alone. Chivalry The son of Nushirvan, who had requested to plead in his own defence, was introduced as a criminal into the full assembly of the nobles and satraps. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 4 He was accompanied by two of the king's sons, and many of the principal satraps; and fame and expectation exaggerated the strength of the remaining powers, which slowly advanced under the conduct of Sapor himself. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 In every province, the satrap maintained a like school of military virtue. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 He attacked his critics not for being satraps and reactionaries, but because they had dared to talk second-rate Western politics in connection with India. The Moon Endureth: Tales and Fancies This doom I dare adjudge and to pronounce, because we are royal and God’s satraps, you and I.” She answered with a tiny, wordless sound. Chivalry At last he retired to Tisaphernes, the king of Persia's satrap, for his security, and immediately became the first and most influential person about him. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans The satraps, whom he was obliged to trust, embraced the first opportunity of regaining the affection of their countrymen, and of signalizing their immortal hatred to the Persian name. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 2 On that day the husbandmen were admitted, without distinction, to the table of the king and his satraps. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 For years I have tried to propitiate that satrap with modest politeness and feeble little jokes. Worldly Ways and Byways At the feet of the satrap there stood a trembling Italian. Eothen, or, Traces of Travel Brought Home from the East However, he now succeeded both in humbling the pride of Juba, who was treating Scipio and Varus much like a pair of satraps under his orders, and also in reconciling them to each other. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He then passed over to Asia Minor, prevailed upon many of the Ionic allies of Athens to revolt, and concluded an alliance with the Persian satrap Tissaphernes. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 The vitax, or eighteen most powerful satraps, were permitted to assume the regal title; and the vain pride of the monarch was delighted with a nominal dominion over so many vassal kings. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 His time was principally employed in instructing the sons of the wealthy satrap, Megabyzus; a situation which he owed to the friendly recommendation of Artaphernes. Philothea A Grecian Romance In Babylon the Jews had made themselves almost independent, and waged open war on the Parthian satraps. Josephus Notwithstanding, she prevailed not with Darius, but the eldest son Arsicas was proclaimed king, his name being changed into Artaxerxes; and Cyrus remained satrap of Lydia, and commander in the maritime provinces. Plutarch: Lives of the noble Grecians and Romans He then came to an agreement with the satrap Pharnabazus and once more turned southward. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 Two younger branches of the royal house of Arsaces were confounded among the prostrate satraps. History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire — Volume 1 But for your family you have—Yes, I am well assured that you have pointed out to the military tyrant, the way in which he and his satraps may master the government. Woodstock; or, the Cavalier The division into satrapies—large districts, each under a satrap, or viceroy—was a part of this work. Outline of Universal History Napoleon's luxury and magnificence must have made him seem like an Asiatic satrap. The Happy Days of the Empress Marie Louise In order to gain money for prosecuting the war Agesilaus had supported the revolted satraps, and in 361 he went to Egypt at the head of a mercenary force to aid Tachos against Persia. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 In the presence of the face of Camp Douglas and all the satraps of Lincoln, that the American people were ruled by felons. The Great North-Western Conspiracy in All Its Startling Details But our legalized sultans and satraps, Councils of Ten and Grand Inquisitors, keep an easy conscience; the Law is King and can do no wrong. The Subterranean Brotherhood At length it was found necessary to give the satraps the command of the troops, which took away one important check upon their power. Outline of Universal History Like gilded damask-flies, thick clustering on some lofty bough, my satraps swarm around me. Redburn. His First Voyage Upheavals in Asia Minor brought into the swirl of plots Tissaphernes, the Persian satrap, anxious to recover control of Ionia hitherto saved by Athenian power. Authors of Greece The entire empire, excluding Persia proper, was divided into twenty satrapies, or provinces, each one with its civil governor, or satrap. Early European History But popular favour was fickle, and, becoming suspected of aspiring to be king, he fled again, this time to the Persian satrap Pharnabazes. Historical Miniatures Notwithstanding the government by satraps, local laws and usages were left, to a large extent, undisturbed. Outline of Universal History I wish I could make him satrap over his province, and provide him with troops to rule it. The Call of the Cumberlands Hearing this, the Athenians sent an embassy asking the satrap not to assist the exile, but the answer was that if they wished to survive, they must receive their ruler back. Authors of Greece The satraps carried out the laws and collected the heavy tribute annually levied throughout the empire. Early European History Civilisation had passed Eastward, for Constantinople was the metropolis of Europe; and from the East, Rome, Spain, Gaul, and Germany were governed by satraps with various titles. Historical Miniatures The rebellious satraps triumphed over the royalists, whose aim was to keep the empire intact for the family of Alexander. Outline of Universal History Darius spent some twenty years in organizing his empire on the satrap system, well known to us from Greek sources, and in strengthening his frontiers. The Ancient East The "Northern Nero" eyed the presumptuous satrap fixedly, and drawled: "Ganson, how clean you shave!" The Lincoln Story Book A Judicious Collection of the Best Stories and Anecdotes of the Great President, Many Appearing Here for the First Time in Book Form Near the little river Granicus the satraps of Asia Minor had gathered an army to dispute his passage. Early European History He was a selfish and conceited satrap, incapable of enlightened thought or beneficent action, who knew no other way to magnify his own importance than by suffocating the rights and insulting the self-respect of others. The History of the United States from 1492 to 1910, Volume 1 From Discovery of America October 12, 1492 to Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775 The consequence was that the surviving chiefs expelled the man whom he had sent as satrap. The Gracchi Marius and Sulla Epochs of Ancient History There was no other army in Asia Minor to offer him battle in form than a force about equal in numbers to his own, which had been collected locally by the western satraps. The Ancient East To achieve this, they have now made the Pope the obedient satrap of the Czar. Select Speeches of Kossuth It was during the reign of Darius that Persia came in contact with Greece, in consequence of the revolt of the Ionian cities of Asia Minor, which, however, was easily suppressed by the Persian satrap. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity He is one of the keenest satraps in Asia, Monsieur. A Man and His Money There rise rows upon rows of jewelled cimeters, and vases and salvers of gold, and old saddles studded with diamonds and with stirrups of gold—presents of frightened Asiatic satraps or fawning European allies. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 17 Leading Athenians, Solon, Hippias and Themistocles, had been received at Eastern courts or had accompanied Eastern sovereigns to war, and one more famous even than these, Alcibiades, had lately lived with a Persian satrap. The Ancient East The Czar, acting like the Persian Kings of old when they sent garments of honour to their satraps, flings in the addition of a few provinces of kingdoms to their satrapies. Select Speeches of Kossuth His father Cambyses, called by some a satrap and by others a king, married, according to Herodotus, a daughter of Astyages, the last of the Median monarchs. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity The women asked them who they were, and the interpreter answered, in the Persian language, that they were people going from the king to the satrap. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) The immense authority and pretensions of these petty satraps became a fruitful source of rebellion in later times. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 1 We soon find western satraps cultivating cordial relations with the Ionian cities, hospitably entertaining Greeks of distinction and conciliating Greek political and religious prepossessions. The Ancient East No new event is alluded to, except the seizure of Hermias by the satrap Mentor, the exact date of which is uncertain. The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes Literally translated with notes We should naturally suppose that Cyrus, with the kings of Asia prostrate before his satraps, would have been contented to enjoy the fruits of his labors; but there is no limit to man's ambition. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 04 Imperial Antiquity Alcibiades visits the Persian satrap Tissaphernes, with whose aid he negotiates an alliance between Persia and Sparta. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) While living in Phrygia he was murdered by the Persian satrap at the instance of Sparta. Mosaics of Grecian History On the whole they inclined still to the satraps. The Ancient East Chares gained a victory for the satrap, and received a supply of money. The Olynthiacs and the Phillippics of Demosthenes Literally translated with notes Then it was a king; then a pauper, and presently a satrap, and after that came horse, jackdaw, frog, and I know not how many more; there is no reckoning them up in detail. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 The satraps, like the modern pachas, continually rebelled against the central power, and Egypt in particular was almost always in a state of insurrection against its nominal sovereign. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 02 (From the Rise of Greece to the Christian Era) Here, on the near approach of the enemy, he was murdered by Bessus, satrap of Bactria, because he refused to fly farther. Mosaics of Grecian History No satrap for a century past had tried to detach himself and his province from the Empire; hardly a subject people had attempted to re-assert its independence. The Ancient East The chance now presented of obtaining a crown proved too great a temptation for the satrap's fidelity to his master. General History for Colleges and High Schools Judicial powers are vested in two satraps or viceroys, Minos and Rhadamanthus, both Cretans, and both sons of Zeus. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 03 In empires founded by single conquerors, such as those of the East, when corruption has made the reigning family its prey, the satraps make themselves independent. Lectures and Essays He escaped to the court of Tissapher'nes, the most powerful Persian satrap in Asia Minor. Mosaics of Grecian History But the fourth century is hardly well begun before we find satraps and princes aiding the king's enemies and fighting for their own hand against him or a rival officer. The Ancient East The entire kingdom was divided into twenty or more provinces, over each of which was placed a governor, called a satrap, appointed by the king. General History for Colleges and High Schools Dare you again address me, iniquitous female, deceitful crocodile, whose base heart is worse than a satrap or a Lestrigon? The Love-Tiff At last they in effect conquered the North and Midland, and set up a satrap king, as the agent of their extortion. Lectures and Essays He is extremely well pleased with his lot: yet that slave who now stands at his side will betray him to the satrap Oroetes, and he will be crucified. Works of Lucian of Samosata — Volume 01 The causes of this growing disaffection among the satraps are not far to seek. The Ancient East There were provisions in the system by which the king might be apprised of the disloyalty of his satraps. General History for Colleges and High Schools Let the words of this Ethiop be written down and copies of them sent to the satraps of all the provinces that they may be read to the peoples of the earth. The Ancient Allan At the brazen gates of the palace which had formerly belonged to Croesus, they were met by Oroetes, the satrap of Sardis, in a magnificent court- dress overloaded with ornaments. An Egyptian Princess — Volume 08 This satrap whom you have educated for greatness, what will become of him in his degradation? Emile The satraps seem to have been supplied with few, or even no, Persian troops, and with few Persian aides on their administrative staff. The Ancient East Should Philip not appropriate the throne without further scruple, in person, it was on the, whole decided that his favorite nephew should be the satrap of that outlying district of the Spanish empire. History of the United Netherlands, 1594 Within his own sphere no Czar, no satrap, no Caesar ever wielded power more resistless. The Pit Many years later—a century or two, to be exact—a Persian satrap loitered in a forum of Rome. Imperial Purple In this, and the five following years, the Lacedaemonians under Agesilaus and other commanders, carry on war against the Persian satraps in Asia Minor. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo It is clear that her satraps continued to manage the western trade and equally clear that the wealth of her empire increased in greater ratio than that of the Greek cities. The Ancient East And now Narses, established as exarch of Ravenna, a sort of satrap, like those of the Persian Emperors, and representing the Emperor of Constantinople, was rewarded for all his conquests and labours by disgrace. Roman and the Teuton The satrap's soldiers would come to his aid, but are held in fear by the hero, who is now armed. A Second Book of Operas The result was that the thirty-one kings of Palestine perished, as well as the satraps of many foreign kings, who were proud to own possessions in the Holy Land. The Legends of the Jews — Volume 4 The satraps, like the modern pachas, continually rebelled against the central power, and Egypt, in particular, was almost always in a state of insurrection against its nominal sovereign. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo At last he retired to Tissaphernes, the satrap of the king of Persia, for his security, and immediately became the first and most influential person about him. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls On that day Aethelred, "by the advice of his satraps, determined to destroy the tares among the wheat, the Danes in England." Oxford Next Datames himself, satrap of the rest of Cappadocia, understanding that the mind of the Persian king was poisoned against him, made a treaty with Ariobarzanes, and assumed an independent attitude in his own province. History of Phoenicia Nay, sweet Hippomachus; not a word to-night about satraps, or the great king, or the walls of Babylon, or the Pyramids, or the mummies. Miscellaneous Writings and Speeches — Volume 1 The Athenians were resolved not to purchase safety at such a price; and after rejecting the satrap's terms, they considered that they and the Persians were declared enemies. The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World: from Marathon to Waterloo And Alexander, accordingly, not only suffered him to govern his own kingdom as satrap under himself, but gave him also the additional territory of various independent tribes whom he subdued. The Boys' and Girls' Plutarch being parts of the "Lives" of Plutarch, edited for boys and girls Theologians, professors, and priests are the satraps of the Emperor. A History of the Moravian Church Under the pretence of a private war with the satrap, Tissaphernes, Cyrus enlisted large numbers of them in his service. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Their boys were to be educated at the gates, as with Cyrus, and the satrap was to lead his nobles out to hunt, and train himself and his followers in the art of war. Cyropaedia: the education of Cyrus The men with the helmets were proceeding in exactly the same way as those ferocious and perfumed satraps with blue mitre and curled beard. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse The satrap himself was a singular combination of splendor and stoicism, wearing a gorgeous dress covered with enormous jewels, and observing the brilliant scenes about him with hardly ever a word. Autobiography of Andrew Dickson White — Volume 2 Those who were appointed governors were for the most part genuine satraps, the scourges of the provinces entrusted to their care. Russia As the satrap was on the point of proceeding homewards, Conon obtained leave to employ the seamen in rebuilding the fortifications of Piraeus and the long walls of Athens. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The object is, no doubt, to create a common interest between the nobles and the king which will keep the satrap in counterpoise. Cyropaedia: the education of Cyrus Nay, but it is open to you," replied the satrap, "to exact a surety for the execution of the terms... Hellenica Where a satrap is appointed he has charge of both departments. The Economist If any representatives of the old "satraps" still exist, they must be sought for in the outlying Asiatic provinces. Russia He received the Athenian deputation in the presence of Tissaphernes himself, and made such extravagant demands on behalf of the satrap that Pisander and his colleagues indignantly broke off the conference. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The theory of Persian feudalism is too high-strung for these grand satraps, rulers of provinces as big as ordinary kingdoms. Cyropaedia: the education of Cyrus These were the Carians, with their white shields, and the whole Persian troops there present, with all the Hellenic contingents belonging to either satrap. Hellenica These had formed Tamos's blockading squadron at Miletus, when that city sided with Tissaphernes; he had also used them in other military services rendered to Cyrus in his operations against that satrap. Anabasis Thus the men who were formerly described by the satirists as "little satraps" have sunk to the level of subordinate officials. Russia Her situation inspired her enemies with new vigour; states hitherto neutral declared against her; her subject-allies prepared to throw off the yoke; even the Persian satraps and the court of Susa bestirred themselves against her. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest So once again the satrap transported his infantry over into that country just has he had done before, and as before he posted his cavalry in the plain of the Maeander. Agesilaus "Our idea," they added, "is, that if Caria, the home of Tissaphernes, felt the pinch of war, the satrap would very soon agree to grant us independence." Hellenica These supplies had been collected by the ruling satrap of the country. Anabasis He is the satrap of that province in the autocratic realm of the ship, and more personally responsible for anything that may happen there. The Mirror of the Sea When Alcibiades, who imagined that Tissaphernes was still favourable to the Athenian cause waited on him with the customary presents, he was arrested by order of the satrap, and sent in custody to Sardis. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest What could be clearer, therefore, than that he was about to make a dash at the satrap's home in Caria? Agesilaus His mission was to obtain pay for the soldiers from the Persian satrap, and to collect vessels from various quarters. Hellenica The village eventually reached was large, and possessed a palace belonging to the satrap, and most of the houses were crowned with turrets; provisions were plentiful. Anabasis At the worst Caesar is a usurper, a satrap claiming to be sovereign; at the best he is provisional. God the Invisible King But the career of that timid and treacherous satrap was drawing to a close. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest It was then that the Persian king, believing that Tissaphernes was to blame for the ill success of his affairs, sent down Tithraustes and cut off the satrap's head. Agesilaus He came as satrap, not only of his own provinces, but of those which had belonged to Cyrus; and he at once demanded the absolute submission of the Ionic cities, without exception, to his authority. Hellenica Soon after passing the Gates he learned that Darius had been seized and loaded with chains by his own satrap Bessus, who entertained the design of establishing himself in Bactria as an independent sovereign. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Under Amyntas, who submitted to the satrap Megabyzus, Macedonia became subject to Persia, and remained so till after the battle of Plataea. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Cyrus replied that his design was to march against his enemy, Abrocomas, satrap of Syria, who was encamped on the banks of the Euphrates. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest A favourite slave, to whom he had intrusted a letter to the Persian satrap at Sardis, observed with dismay that none of the messengers employed in this service had ever returned. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest Hence the Persians argued that they had been betrayed by the satrap. Hellenica The Athenians sympathised with the Ionians as their kinsmen and colonists, and were incensed against the satrap Artaphernes, who had recently commanded them to recall Hippias. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest He obtained the co-operation of Artaphernes, the satrap of western Asia by holding out to him the prospect of annexing not only Naxos, but all the islands of the AEgean sea, to the Persian empire. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest The remote provinces, like those of Asia Minor, were administered by satraps and military governors who enjoyed an almost independent authority. A Smaller history of Greece From the earliest times to the Roman conquest He has made the satrap, as you see, a fugitive and a vagabond in his own vast territory. Hellenica |
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