Citation - American Weekly Mercury: 1734.04.04

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Index Entry Caligula, had princely accomplishments, could dance, play harp 
Location Ancient Rome 
Citation
AWM.734.012
28 Mar-4 Apr 1734:12 (744)
[In article on liberty of the press, the following:]  Yet,
Tiberius was fond of fame; he panted after applause; he
would have been favourable remembred by posterity: . . . [3
lines in Latin]. So was Caligula, so was Nero, who took vast
pains to distinguish themselves, by the most Princely
accomplishments, of driving a chariot, of dancing, playing
upon the harp and other instruments of music. . .


Generic Title American Weekly Mercury 
Date 1734.04.04 
Publisher Bradford, Andrew 
City, State Philadelphia, PA 
Year 1734 
Bibliography B0000951
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