Old World Steps to American History
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The gold and silver vessels used in the services of the temple were brought to Rome.
A grand triumph was given to Titus, and a splendid arch was built in memory of his victory.
Carved in relief upon the arch one may still see the trumpets and vessels brought from Jerusalem, and the seven-branched candlestick which stood in the Holy of Holies, or inner temple.
Vespasian and his son Titus built the most Digitized by Google 144 OLD WORLD STEPS TO AMERICAN HISTORY famous building that still remains... to remind us of the grandeur of Rome. This was the Col-os- se'-um, or Fla'-vi-an Am-phi-the'-a-ter, so called from the family name of the builders. It could accommodate eighty thousand people, and was used for the amusements which the Roman emper- ors gave the people. When it was dedicated, or first opened, it is said that five thousand wild beasts were killed in the arena by the trained gladiators.
Then there was chariot racing and an exhibition of naval warfare, for the great arena could be turned into a lake large enough for ships to sail on.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The gold and silver vessels used in the services of the temple were brought to Rome.
A grand triumph was given to Titus, and a splendid arch was built in memory of his victory.
Carved in relief upon the arch one may still see the trumpets and vessels brought from Jerusalem, and the seven-branched candlestick which stood in the Holy of Holies, or inner temple.
Vespasian and his son Titus built the most Digitized by Google 144 OLD WORLD STEPS TO AMERICAN HISTORY famous building that still remains... to remind us of the grandeur of Rome. This was the Col-os- se'-um, or Fla'-vi-an Am-phi-the'-a-ter, so called from the family name of the builders. It could accommodate eighty thousand people, and was used for the amusements which the Roman emper- ors gave the people. When it was dedicated, or first opened, it is said that five thousand wild beasts were killed in the arena by the trained gladiators.
Then there was chariot racing and an exhibition of naval warfare, for the great arena could be turned into a lake large enough for ships to sail on.
What to read after Old World Steps to American History?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Niver, Harmon Bay, 1861- [from Old Catalog] to read onlineMoreLess
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