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[From a painting by F. Von Lenbach.]

Heroes of the Nations

EDITED BY

Evelyn Abbott, M.A.
FELLOW OF BALLIOL COLLEGE, OXFORD

FACTA DUCIS VIVENT OPEROGAQUE
GLORIA RERUM.--OVID, IN LIVIAM 185

THE HERO'S DEEDS AND HARD-WON
FAME SHALL LIVE.

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AND THE FOUNDATION OF THE GERMAN EMPIRE

BY