An abridgment of The history of England, continued to 1810. Genuine ed., stereotyped. With a continuation to the present period1812 |
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... attempt upon Britain . From that time the natives began to improve in all the arts which con- tribute to the advancement of human nature . The wild ex- travagancies of Caligula , by which he threatened Britain with an invasion , served ...
... attempt upon Britain . From that time the natives began to improve in all the arts which con- tribute to the advancement of human nature . The wild ex- travagancies of Caligula , by which he threatened Britain with an invasion , served ...
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... attempt they made a descent upon the kingdom of Northumberland , where they pillaged a monastery ; but their fleet being shattered by a storm , they were defeated by the inhabitants , and put to the sword . It was not till about five ...
... attempt they made a descent upon the kingdom of Northumberland , where they pillaged a monastery ; but their fleet being shattered by a storm , they were defeated by the inhabitants , and put to the sword . It was not till about five ...
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... attempt taking it by force . There was a spirit of generosity mixed with the rudeness of the times , that unaccountably prevailed in many transactions ; Stephen permitted Matilda to come forth in safety , and had her conveyed with ...
... attempt taking it by force . There was a spirit of generosity mixed with the rudeness of the times , that unaccountably prevailed in many transactions ; Stephen permitted Matilda to come forth in safety , and had her conveyed with ...
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... attempt . As soon as he had reached the altar , where it is just to think he aspired at the glory of martyr- dom , they all fell upon him ; and having cloven his head with repeated blows , he dropt down dead before the altar of St ...
... attempt . As soon as he had reached the altar , where it is just to think he aspired at the glory of martyr- dom , they all fell upon him ; and having cloven his head with repeated blows , he dropt down dead before the altar of St ...
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... attempt to stop the invader's career . Philip , the king of France , then stationed one of his generals , Godemar de Faye , with an army on the oppo- site side of the river Somme , over which Edward was to pass ; while he himself , at ...
... attempt to stop the invader's career . Philip , the king of France , then stationed one of his generals , Godemar de Faye , with an army on the oppo- site side of the river Somme , over which Edward was to pass ; while he himself , at ...
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Beliebte Passagen
Seite 101 - ... had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Seite 134 - For though there be no appearance of any stir, yet, I say, they will receive a terrible blow this Parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them.
Seite 83 - ... ambition of the weakest or the worst of mankind. While the army of Edward was advancing to the charge, there happened a great fall of snow ; which driving full in the faces' of the enemy, blinded them, and this advantage, seconded by an impetuous onset, decided the victory in their favour.
Seite 45 - I, John, by the grace of God, king of England, and lord of Ireland, in order to expiate my sins, from my own free will, and the advice of my barons, give to the church of Rome, to pope Innocent, and his successors, the kingdom of England, and all other prerogatives of my crown. I will hereafter hold them as the pope's vassal. I will be faithful to God, to the church of Rome, to the pope my master, and his successors legitimately elected. I promise to pay him a tribute of a thousand marks yearly ;...
Seite 371 - I AB do sincerely promise and swear, That I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George...
Seite 190 - Wells ; Turner, of Ely ; Lake, of Chichester ; White, of Peterborough ; and...
Seite 293 - Pitt was placed as first lord of the Treasury and chancellor of the Exchequer. He could not/ however, succeed in his measures in the house of commons: the majority were still the adherents of the coalition ministry, and the business of the nation stood still.
Seite 134 - I say, they will receive a terrible blow this parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them. This counsel is not to be contemned, because it may do you good, and can do you no harm : for the danger is past, as soon as you have burned the letter. And I hope God will give you the grace to make good use of it, unto whose holy protection I commend you*.
Seite 2 - No species of superstition was ever more terrible, than that of the Druids. Besides the severe penalties, which it was in...
Seite 372 - An act for the more effectual preserving the King's person and government, by disabling papists from sitting in either house of parliament.