Goldsmith's History of England: From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Death of George II, with a Continuation to the Present TimeBaudry's European Library, 1844 - 510 σελίδες |
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... appearance , an unparalleled popularity , and new editions are still pub- lished annually in England . Among the several authors of Continuations , Notes , and Additions , Mr. Pinnock has obtained the preference in England , and we have ...
... appearance , an unparalleled popularity , and new editions are still pub- lished annually in England . Among the several authors of Continuations , Notes , and Additions , Mr. Pinnock has obtained the preference in England , and we have ...
Σελίδα 7
... appeared no way de- jected at the amazing concourse of spectators that were gathered upon this occasion ; but casting his eyes on the splendours that surrounded him , " Alas ! " cried he , " how is it possible that a people possessed of ...
... appeared no way de- jected at the amazing concourse of spectators that were gathered upon this occasion ; but casting his eyes on the splendours that surrounded him , " Alas ! " cried he , " how is it possible that a people possessed of ...
Σελίδα 8
... appeared in a chariot with her two daughters , and harangued her army with masculine intrepidity ; but the irregular and undisciplined bravery of her troops was unable to resist the cool intrepidity of the Ro- mans . They were routed ...
... appeared in a chariot with her two daughters , and harangued her army with masculine intrepidity ; but the irregular and undisciplined bravery of her troops was unable to resist the cool intrepidity of the Ro- mans . They were routed ...
Σελίδα 21
... appeared but objects of terror , and every hope was lost in despair . 8. The wisdom and virtues of one man alone were found sufficient to bring back happiness , security , and order ; and all the calamities of the times found redress ...
... appeared but objects of terror , and every hope was lost in despair . 8. The wisdom and virtues of one man alone were found sufficient to bring back happiness , security , and order ; and all the calamities of the times found redress ...
Σελίδα 25
... appeared , to give him the least apprehensions , or excite an alarm . 14. In this state of prosperity and profound tranquillity , which lasted for twelve years , Alfred was diligently employed in cultivating the arts of peace , and in ...
... appeared , to give him the least apprehensions , or excite an alarm . 14. In this state of prosperity and profound tranquillity , which lasted for twelve years , Alfred was diligently employed in cultivating the arts of peace , and in ...
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Σελίδα 189 - Christ was the word that spake it; He took the bread and brake it ; And what the word did make it, That I believe and take it.
Σελίδα 336 - The quality of mercy is not strained; It droppeth, as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath ; it is twice blessed ; It blesseth him that gives, and him that takes...
Σελίδα 241 - 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.
Σελίδα 253 - He left the name, at which the world grew pale, To point a moral, or adorn a tale.
Σελίδα 471 - To give a stronger impulse and a more systematic direction to scientific inquiry, — to promote the intercourse of those who cultivate Science in different parts of the British Empire, with one another and with foreign philosophers, — to obtain ft more general attention to the objects of Science, and a removal of any disadvantages of a public kind which impede its progress.
Σελίδα 355 - The boast of heraldry, the pomp of pow'r, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave, Awaits alike th
Σελίδα 77 - 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.
Σελίδα 249 - I have sought the Lord night and day, that He would rather slay me than put me upon the doing of this work.
Σελίδα 351 - In this situation there is such a choice of difficulties, that I own myself at a loss how to determine. The affairs of Great Britain, I know, require the most vigorous measures; but, then, the courage of a handful of brave men should be exerted only where there is some hope of a favourable event.
Σελίδα 352 - Wolfe was stationed on the right, where the attack was most warm : as he stood conspicuous in the front line, he had been aimed at by the enemy's marksmen, and received a shot in the wrist, which, however, did not oblige him to quit the field. Having wrapped a handkerchief round his hand, he continued giving orders without the least emotion, and advanced at the head of the grenadiers with their bayonets fixed...