History & Politics
Book IX, 689: On the Gate of Eugenius in Constantinople
Translated by W. R. Paton (1916–18) · From The Greek Anthology (Loeb, vol. III, 1917)
History & Politics
This Julian who built the walls that protect the city erected the trophy in memory of his vigilance. He studied rather to slay his enemies at a distance than to stir up war before the city.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 689: On the Gate of Eugenius in Constantinople.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex, poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/610/.
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Anonymous (Greek Anthology). “Book IX, 689: On the Gate of Eugenius in Constantinople.” Translated by W. R. Paton. Poetry Codex. https://poetrycodex.com/poem/anonymous-greek-anthology/610/.
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