Pinnock's Improved Edition of Dr. Goldsmith's History of England: From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Death of George II, with a Continuation to the Year 1845, with Questions for Examination at the End of Each Section, Besides a Variety of Valuable Information, Added Throughout the Work ...Thomas, Cowperthwait, 1846 - 476 σελίδες |
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... arms , a burning wheel be- fore his breast . The first day of the week was especially dedicated to its adoration , which they termed the Sun's daeg ; hence is derived the word SUNDAY . The Idol of the MOON . The next , was the Idol of ...
... arms , a burning wheel be- fore his breast . The first day of the week was especially dedicated to its adoration , which they termed the Sun's daeg ; hence is derived the word SUNDAY . The Idol of the MOON . The next , was the Idol of ...
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... arms , legs , and thighs were left naked , and were usually painted blue . 4. Their hair , which was long , flowed down upon their backs and shoul- ders ; while their beards were kept close shaven , except upon the upper lip , where ...
... arms , legs , and thighs were left naked , and were usually painted blue . 4. Their hair , which was long , flowed down upon their backs and shoul- ders ; while their beards were kept close shaven , except upon the upper lip , where ...
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... arms . 3. Carac'tacus was the first who seemed willing , by a vigorous effort , to rescue his country , and repel its insulting and rapacious conquerors . This rude soldier , though with inferior forces , continued , for above nine ...
... arms . 3. Carac'tacus was the first who seemed willing , by a vigorous effort , to rescue his country , and repel its insulting and rapacious conquerors . This rude soldier , though with inferior forces , continued , for above nine ...
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... arms , and repairing their ram parts ; and helped them to erect a new wall of stone across the island , for they had not , at that time , artisans skilful enough among themselves to repair that which had been built by the emperor Sev ...
... arms , and repairing their ram parts ; and helped them to erect a new wall of stone across the island , for they had not , at that time , artisans skilful enough among themselves to repair that which had been built by the emperor Sev ...
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... arms ; and he is said to have drawn up a body of laws . * His care for the encouragement of learn- ing did not a little tend to improve the morals and restrain the barbarous habits of the people . When he came to the throne , he found ...
... arms ; and he is said to have drawn up a body of laws . * His care for the encouragement of learn- ing did not a little tend to improve the morals and restrain the barbarous habits of the people . When he came to the throne , he found ...
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Σελίδα 241 - I have sought the Lord night and day, that He would rather slay me than put me upon the doing of this work.
Σελίδα 357 - The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow'r, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, Await alike th' inevitable hour : The paths of glory lead but to the grave.
Σελίδα 269 - A man so various, that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome : Stiff in opinions, always in the wrong, Was everything by starts, and nothing long; But, in the course of one revolving moon, Was chemist, fiddler, statesman, and buffoon ; Then all for women, painting, rhyming, drinking, Besides ten thousand freaks that died in thinking.
Σελίδα 219 - Pym, and Strode. The articles were, That they had traitorously endeavoured to subvert the fundamental laws and government of the kingdom, to deprive the king of his regal power, and to impose on his subjects an arbitrary and tyrannical authority...
Σελίδα 156 - Had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my gray hairs. But this is the just reward that I must receive for my indulgent pains and study, not regarding my service to God, but only to my prince.
Σελίδα 202 - 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*.
Σελίδα 9 - No species of superstition was ever more terrible, than that of the Druids. Besides the severe penalties, which...
Σελίδα 234 - There is, sir, but one stage more, which though turbulent and troublesome, is yet a very short one. Consider, it will soon carry you a great way; it will carry you from earth to heaven; and there you shall find, to your great joy, the prize to which you hasten, a crown of glory." "I go," replied the king, "from a corruptible to an incorruptible crown; where no disturbance can have place.
Σελίδα 269 - In the worst inn's worst room, with mat half hung, The floors of plaster, and the walls of dung, On once a flock-bed, but repaired with straw, With tape-tied curtains never meant to draw, The George and Garter dangling from that bed Where tawdry yellow strove with dirty red, Great Villiers lies...
Σελίδα 202 - I have a care of your preservation. Therefore I would advise you, as you tender your life, to devise some excuse to shift off your attendance at this parliament. For God and man have concurred to punish the wickedness of this time. And think not slightly of this advertisement ; but retire yourself into your country, where you may expect the event in safety. 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...