An Abridgement of the History of England: From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Death of George the SecondStereotyped by Andrew Wilson, 1808 - 323 σελίδες |
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... treaty . Upon the accession of Augustus , that emperor had formed a design of visiting Britain , but was diverted from it by an unexpected revolt of the Pannonians . Tiberius , wisely judging the empire already too extensive , made no ...
... treaty . Upon the accession of Augustus , that emperor had formed a design of visiting Britain , but was diverted from it by an unexpected revolt of the Pannonians . Tiberius , wisely judging the empire already too extensive , made no ...
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... treaty , agreed to relinquish the kingdom ; but , instead of complying with their engage- ments , they only removed from one place to another , burning and destroying wherever they came . Alfred , thus opposed to an enemy whom no ...
... treaty , agreed to relinquish the kingdom ; but , instead of complying with their engage- ments , they only removed from one place to another , burning and destroying wherever they came . Alfred , thus opposed to an enemy whom no ...
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... treaty . Canute reserved to himself the northern parts of the kingdom : the southern parts were left to Ed- mund : but this prince being murdered about a month after the treaty , by his two chamberlains , at Oxford , Canute was left in ...
... treaty . Canute reserved to himself the northern parts of the kingdom : the southern parts were left to Ed- mund : but this prince being murdered about a month after the treaty , by his two chamberlains , at Oxford , Canute was left in ...
Σελίδα 30
... treaty being ratified , the armies on each side were disbanded ; and Robert , having lived two months in the utmost harmony with his brother , returned in peace to his own dominions . But Robert's indiscretion soon rendered him unfit to ...
... treaty being ratified , the armies on each side were disbanded ; and Robert , having lived two months in the utmost harmony with his brother , returned in peace to his own dominions . But Robert's indiscretion soon rendered him unfit to ...
Σελίδα 34
... treaty . It was . therefore agreed , by all parties , that Stephen should reign during his life ; and that justice should be administered in his name . That Henry should , on Stephen's death , succeed to the kingdom ; and William ...
... treaty . It was . therefore agreed , by all parties , that Stephen should reign during his life ; and that justice should be administered in his name . That Henry should , on Stephen's death , succeed to the kingdom ; and William ...
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Σελίδα 110 - Had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Σελίδα 144 - 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.
Σελίδα 175 - I have sought the Lord night and day, that He would rather slay me than put me upon the doing of this work.
Σελίδα 47 - 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.
Σελίδα 2 - Druids *, who were the guardians of it, possessed great authority among them. No species of superstition was ever more terrible than theirs : besides the severe penalties which they were permitted to inflict in this world, they inculcated the eternal transmigration of souls, and thus extended their authority as far as the fears of their votaries 9.
Σελίδα 84 - ... of Joan,- and he gave her some attendants who conducted her to the French court, which at that time resided at Chinon. It is...
Σελίδα 170 - 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 88 - Edward entered the capital amidst the acclamations of the citizens, and immediately opened a new scene to his party. This prince, in the bloom of youth, remarkable for the beauty of his person, for his bravery, his activity, his affability, and every popular quality, found himself so much possessed of public...
Σελίδα 216 - God bless your majesty and the church ! We hope your majesty is for doctor Sacheverel.
Σελίδα 166 - Commons, therefore, a committee was appointed to bring in a charge against the king. On their report a vote passed, declaring it treason in a king to levy war against his Parliament, and appointing a HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, to try Charles for this new invented treason.