An abridgment of The history of England, continued to 1810. Genuine ed., stereotyped. With a continuation to the present period1812 |
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... received a fresh supply of five thousand men , who passed over in seventeen vessels , and soon made a permanent establishment in the island . The British historians , in order to account for the easy conquest of their country by the ...
... received a fresh supply of five thousand men , who passed over in seventeen vessels , and soon made a permanent establishment in the island . The British historians , in order to account for the easy conquest of their country by the ...
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... received a wound in the battle , of which he died , leaving his brother , Alfred , the inheritance of a kingdom , that was now reduced to the brink of ruin . The Danes had already subdued Northumberland and East Anglia , and had ...
... received a wound in the battle , of which he died , leaving his brother , Alfred , the inheritance of a kingdom , that was now reduced to the brink of ruin . The Danes had already subdued Northumberland and East Anglia , and had ...
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... received a king of his appointing : and no enemy appeared to give him the least apprehensions , or excite an alarm . In this state of prosperity and profound tranquillity , which lasted twelve years , Alfred was diligently employed in ...
... received a king of his appointing : and no enemy appeared to give him the least apprehensions , or excite an alarm . In this state of prosperity and profound tranquillity , which lasted twelve years , Alfred was diligently employed in ...
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... the continent , he was received with the most extravagant demonstrations of joy : but his violent and unjust government was of short duration : he died two years after his accession , in consequence HISTORY OF ENGLAND . 19.
... the continent , he was received with the most extravagant demonstrations of joy : but his violent and unjust government was of short duration : he died two years after his accession , in consequence HISTORY OF ENGLAND . 19.
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... received from the people , who had only a right to bestow it , was now returning , flushed with conquest , from defeating the Norwegians , who had invaded the kingdom , with all the forces he had employed in that expedition , and all he ...
... received from the people , who had only a right to bestow it , was now returning , flushed with conquest , from defeating the Norwegians , who had invaded the kingdom , with all the forces he had employed in that expedition , and all he ...
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Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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.
Página 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 ;...
Página 371 - I AB do sincerely promise and swear, That I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to His Majesty King George...
Página 190 - Wells ; Turner, of Ely ; Lake, of Chichester ; White, of Peterborough ; and...
Página 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.
Página 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*.
Página 2 - No species of superstition was ever more terrible, than that of the Druids. Besides the severe penalties, which it was in...
Página 372 - An act for the more effectual preserving the King's person and government, by disabling papists from sitting in either house of parliament.