Natural History, by Pliny the Elder, Reading 1
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A Brief History of the Roman Empire
I confess it surprises me that Titus Olivia's so celebrated an author as he is, should begin with this remark. It would have been more meritorious to have persevered in his labors from his love of the work than from the gratification which had afforded him. I have included in thirty-six books, twenty thousand topics, all worthy of attention. Nor can I doubt, but that there still remain many things which I have omitted, for I am a mere mortal and one that has many occupations.
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