 | 1747 - 544 páginas
...BRANCH of the Euphrates divided the city into two, running through the midft of it, from north to fouth, over which, in the very middle of the city, was a bridge, a furlong in length h, or rather more, and indeed much more, if we hearken to others, who fay it was no kfi than five ftades... | |
 | William Guthrie, John Gray - 1764 - 590 páginas
...branch of the Euphrates divided the city into two, running through the midft of it from north to fouth, over which in the very middle of the city was a bridge a furlong in length, and 30 feet broad. At each end of this bridge was a magnificent palace, the old palace on the eaft... | |
 | Universal history - 1779 - 514 páginas
...branch of the Euphrates divided the city into two, running through the midft of it, from north to fouth, over •which, in the very middle of the city, was a bridge, a furlong in length ", or rather more, and indeed much more, if we believe fome authors, who fay it was no left than five... | |
 | Alexander Bicknell - 1791 - 546 páginas
...into two parts, running through the midft of it from north to fouth ; over which, in the very center of the city, was a bridge, a furlong in length. At each end of the bridge were two palaces, near one of which ftood the temple of Belus. But, notwithftanding all... | |
 | William Fordyce Mavor - 1804 - 378 páginas
...height, and beautified with all manner of ornaments. A branch of the Euphrates divided the city, running through the midst of it from north to south, over...its glory it might be compared to the flower of the fieldr which flourishes to-day, and to-morrow is no more. The next great work was the temple of Belus.... | |
 | 1823 - 894 páginas
...convenience. A branch of the Euphrates divided the city into two, running through the midst of it, fron: north to south ; over which, in the very middle of the city, was a bridge, a furlong in length, or rather more ; and indeed much more, if we hearken to others, who say it was no less than five stades... | |
 | Thomas Curtis - 1829 - 852 páginas
...was void, or taken up by gardens, &c. A branch of the Euphrates divided the city into two, running through the midst of it, from north to south, over which, in the middle of the city, was a bridge, a furlong in length, or, as some say, no less than five furlongs,... | |
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... or convenience. A branch of the Euphrates divided the city into two, running through the midft of it, from north to fouth, over •which, in the very middle of the city, was a bridge, a furlong in length ", or... 