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, Τόμος 1Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 |
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Σελίδα 7
... considered in some degree , to have tarnished the glory they had acquired . While the public mind was thus agitated by successive hopes and fears , the ministry persuaded the king to take a novel and extraordinary step . Accordingly ...
... considered in some degree , to have tarnished the glory they had acquired . While the public mind was thus agitated by successive hopes and fears , the ministry persuaded the king to take a novel and extraordinary step . Accordingly ...
Σελίδα 9
... considered as the Augustan epoch of French history ; and it was then , that under the shelter of royal despotism , those weapons were forged which were afterwards destined to break its chains . Another of the . causes of the revolution ...
... considered as the Augustan epoch of French history ; and it was then , that under the shelter of royal despotism , those weapons were forged which were afterwards destined to break its chains . Another of the . causes of the revolution ...
Σελίδα 10
... considered those of the country as little better than their slaves . What the possessors of fiefs originally ac- quired by their swords , the clergy had obtained by the profusion of the people in times past , but their influence was now ...
... considered those of the country as little better than their slaves . What the possessors of fiefs originally ac- quired by their swords , the clergy had obtained by the profusion of the people in times past , but their influence was now ...
Σελίδα 11
... considered as discreditable ; the ple- beians were excluded from all the high offices of the state , and the profession of arms , alone honourable , was consecrated to the enjoyment of a particular cast : to command a regiment , or a ...
... considered as discreditable ; the ple- beians were excluded from all the high offices of the state , and the profession of arms , alone honourable , was consecrated to the enjoyment of a particular cast : to command a regiment , or a ...
Σελίδα 16
... considered it as an admirable engine for the sus- tenance of the public cause . All the zealots of democracy , all the decided enemies to the court , all the foes to the privileged orders , and many of the most virtuous and moderate ...
... considered it as an admirable engine for the sus- tenance of the public cause . All the zealots of democracy , all the decided enemies to the court , all the foes to the privileged orders , and many of the most virtuous and moderate ...
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Σελίδα 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.
Σελίδα 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.
Σελίδα 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...
Σελίδα 393 - The noise subsided, and he was asked if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon him.
Σελίδα 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.
Σελίδα 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.
Σελίδα 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...
Σελίδα 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...
Σελίδα 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.
Σελίδα 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.