History of the Wars of the French Revolution, from the Breaking Out of the War in 1792, to the Restoration of a General Peace in 1815: Comprehending the Civil History of Great Britain and France, During that Period, Band 1Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 |
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... measure , which was rendered more agreeable by the plausible pre- text of reforming the state : to keep up appear- ances , commissioners were chosen from the three different orders of the notables , but nothing bene- ficial appears to ...
... measure , which was rendered more agreeable by the plausible pre- text of reforming the state : to keep up appear- ances , commissioners were chosen from the three different orders of the notables , but nothing bene- ficial appears to ...
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... measure , which had . often been resorted to in former reigns . This was the convocation of the notables , a body nominated by the prince , but yet bearing some resemblance to the states - general . This assem- bly accordingly met , on ...
... measure , which had . often been resorted to in former reigns . This was the convocation of the notables , a body nominated by the prince , but yet bearing some resemblance to the states - general . This assem- bly accordingly met , on ...
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... measure . This assembly met on the 6th of August , 1787 , and registered the edict ; but the This appeal to the paramount authority of next day the parliament entered a formal protest , the states - general , rendered the parliament of ...
... measure . This assembly met on the 6th of August , 1787 , and registered the edict ; but the This appeal to the paramount authority of next day the parliament entered a formal protest , the states - general , rendered the parliament of ...
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... measure was proposed and carried , and to the honour of the nobles , it must be ac- knowledged to have originated with them . This measure was no less than the abolition of the feudal system that system of privileges and exemptions to ...
... measure was proposed and carried , and to the honour of the nobles , it must be ac- knowledged to have originated with them . This measure was no less than the abolition of the feudal system that system of privileges and exemptions to ...
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... measure of mere defence : and the French emigrants continued to form them- selves into military bodies in the electorates of Germany , and to menace their distracted country with invasion . These hostile indications , which could no ...
... measure of mere defence : and the French emigrants continued to form them- selves into military bodies in the electorates of Germany , and to menace their distracted country with invasion . These hostile indications , which could no ...
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Seite 341 - Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion established by the law? And will you preserve unto the bishops and clergy of this realm, and to the churches committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges as by law do or shall appertain unto them, or any of them? King or queen: All this I promise to do.
Seite 170 - ... to be faithful to the nation, the law, and the king, and to support with all his power the constitution decreed by the National Assembly and accepted by the king.
Seite 65 - Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, That general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of the States-General of the United Provinces...
Seite 393 - The noise subsided, and he was asked if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon him.
Seite 13 - The unrestrained communication of thoughts and opinions being one of the most precious Rights of Man, every citizen may speak, write, and publish freely, provided he is responsible for the abuse of this liberty, in cases determined by the law.
Seite 206 - Minotaur, Bellerophon, Defence, and Majestic, sailed on ahead of the admiral. In a few minutes every man stationed at the first six guns in the fore part of the Vanguard's deck was killed or wounded : — these guns were three times cleared. Captain Louis, in the Minotaur, anchored next ahead, and took off the fire of the Aquilon, the fourth in the enemy's line.
Seite 225 - The very disgraceful frequency of courts-martial, and the many complaints of irregularities in the conduct of the troops in this kingdom, having too unfortunately proved the Army to be in a state of licentiousness which must render it formidable to every one but the enemy...
Seite 65 - ... parties residing in the dominions of the other shall have the privilege of remaining and continuing their trade therein, without any manner of disturbance, so long as they behave peaceably, and commit no offence against the laws...
Seite 395 - I am sure," says the noble lord, in his reply, through Mr. Merry, to one of M. Otto's official notes, " I am sure you must be aware that his majesty cannot, and never will, in consequence of any representation or any menace from a foreign power, make any concession which can be in the smallest degree dangerous to the liberty of the press, as secured by the constitution of this country.
Seite 284 - ... from the iron yoke of England. " I eagerly embrace this opportunity of testifying to you the desire I have of being informed by you, by the way of Muscat and Mocha, as to your political situation. " I would even wish you could send some intelligent person to Suez or Cairo, possessing your confidence, with whom I may confer. " May the Almighty increase your power, and destroy your enemies.