The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians

ISBN: 9781333070670 出版年：2016 页码：473 Charles Rollin Forgotten Books

The child improved as much from the pains taken to form him, as could be expected. He distinguished himself early from all those of his years, by his address in military exercises, and his courage in battle. He acquired the esteem of Pyrrhus, and received several rewards from his own hands. He was of a beautiful aspect, large statue, and robust complexion. In his conversation b he was humane and polite, in business just, and moderate in command; so that he wanted nothing royal, except a throne.