The Guide to Knowledge, Volumen1William Pinnock proprietor; and published, 1833 |
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... King ALFRED , we are said to be indebted for the earliest accounts that can be relied on , of Denmark , Sweden , and Norway . In his time , likewise , Greenland was discovered ; and in the year 1390 , two brothers of VENICE , named ZENI ...
... King ALFRED , we are said to be indebted for the earliest accounts that can be relied on , of Denmark , Sweden , and Norway . In his time , likewise , Greenland was discovered ; and in the year 1390 , two brothers of VENICE , named ZENI ...
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... king of France , A.D. 800 ; Pope Gregory Alfonso II . , king of Leon and Asturias , in Spain ; Se- wardus , king of Denmark ; Siwast , king of Sweden ; Lesco , duke of Poland ; Dougal , king of Scotland ; Hugh V. , king of Ireland ; Morwyn ...
... king of France , A.D. 800 ; Pope Gregory Alfonso II . , king of Leon and Asturias , in Spain ; Se- wardus , king of Denmark ; Siwast , king of Sweden ; Lesco , duke of Poland ; Dougal , king of Scotland ; Hugh V. , king of Ireland ; Morwyn ...
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... king of Scots , on condition that he should do him homage , and protect the north of England from the in- cursions ... Denmark ; Eric VIII . , King of Sweden ; Donoughue , King of Ireland . EDWY succeeded to the throne when he was only ...
... king of Scots , on condition that he should do him homage , and protect the north of England from the in- cursions ... Denmark ; Eric VIII . , King of Sweden ; Donoughue , King of Ireland . EDWY succeeded to the throne when he was only ...
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... King of Denmark ; Hal- THE NORMAN CONQUEST . From this time , William ruled the English with a rod of iron ; he ... king - that he might indulge his favourite pastime of hunting . William lost no time in assembling an army of sixty ...
... King of Denmark ; Hal- THE NORMAN CONQUEST . From this time , William ruled the English with a rod of iron ; he ... king - that he might indulge his favourite pastime of hunting . William lost no time in assembling an army of sixty ...
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... king of Scotland , invaded England , but was defeated by William , and obliged to do homage for his crown . The ... Denmark ; Philip , King of Sweden . WILLIAM II . As in this age , power , in many cases prevailed against right , William ...
... king of Scotland , invaded England , but was defeated by William , and obliged to do homage for his crown . The ... Denmark ; Philip , King of Sweden . WILLIAM II . As in this age , power , in many cases prevailed against right , William ...
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Página 252 - Which pillage they with merry march bring home To the tent-royal of their emperor; Who, busied in his majesty, surveys The singing masons building roofs of gold, The civil citizens kneading up the honey, The poor mechanic porters crowding in Their heavy burdens at his narrow gate, The sad-eyed justice, with his surly hum, Delivering o'er to executors pale The lazy yawning drone.
Página 410 - My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear.
Página 252 - Where some, like magistrates correct at home, Others, like merchants, venture trade abroad, Others, like soldiers, armed in. their stings, Make boot upon the summer's velvet buds, Which pillage they with merry march bring home To the tent-royal of their emperor...
Página 410 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
Página 426 - Muse, The place of fame and elegy supply : And many a holy text around she strews, That teach the rustic moralist to die. For who, to dumb forgetfulness a prey, This pleasing anxious being e'er...
Página 411 - To contemplation's sober eye Such is the race of man: And they that creep, and they that fly, Shall end where they began. Alike the busy and the gay...
Página 410 - ... but, by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.
Página 36 - To God's eternal house direct the way; A broad and ample road, whose dust is gold And pavement stars, as stars to thee appear, Seen in the galaxy, that milky way, Which nightly, as a circling zone, thou seest Powder'd with stars.
Página 81 - About the cart hear how the rout Of rural younglings raise the shout, Pressing before, some coming after, Those with a shout, and these with laughter. Some bless the cart, some kiss the sheaves, Some prank them up with oaken leaves...
Página 442 - the Deep Voice cried, " So long enjoyed, so oft misused — Alternate, in thy fickle pride, Desired, neglected, and accused? " Before my breath, like blazing flax, Man and his marvels pass away ; And changing empires wane and wax, Are founded, flourish, and decay. " Redeem mine hours — the space is brief — While in my glass the sand-grains shiver, And measureless thy joy or grief, When TIME and thou...