The old families might have been more than Decimated; new men of doubtful origin might have filled their places.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Tacitus belonged to the senatorial order who had held high office, and had seen its ranks Decimated and its dignity outraged under the tyranny.
"Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius"
Samuel Dill
Cowardly, weak, and Decimated by sickness, this race had up to the accession of Sir James Brooke in 1840, led a life of slavery and oppression.
"On the Equator"
Harry de Windt