The Works of Jonathan Swift: Tracts, historical and political, during the reign of Queen AnneA. Constable, 1814 |
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Σελίδα 138
... expected . I am sensible that as things now stand , if a manifesto or memorial should be sent them , humbly_representing to their high mightinesses , That Great Britain is an independ- ent monarchy , governed by its own laws ; that the ...
... expected . I am sensible that as things now stand , if a manifesto or memorial should be sent them , humbly_representing to their high mightinesses , That Great Britain is an independ- ent monarchy , governed by its own laws ; that the ...
Σελίδα 158
... expected , hea- vy , dull , and disagreeable . It is now fit to apologize for some errors , which the judicious must discover upon a perusal of this work . It is for this , among other reasons , much to be lamented , that this history ...
... expected , hea- vy , dull , and disagreeable . It is now fit to apologize for some errors , which the judicious must discover upon a perusal of this work . It is for this , among other reasons , much to be lamented , that this history ...
Σελίδα 184
... expected . " Thus , by reviving the old arts , of using her ma- jesty's authority against her person , he prevailed over some , who were not otherwise in a station of life to oppose the crown ; and his proselytes may pretend to some ...
... expected . " Thus , by reviving the old arts , of using her ma- jesty's authority against her person , he prevailed over some , who were not otherwise in a station of life to oppose the crown ; and his proselytes may pretend to some ...
Σελίδα 197
... expected ; and the project of his journey had as long been formed here , by the party leaders , in concert with monsieur Buys and monsieur Bothmar , the Dutch and Hanover envoys . This prince brought over credentials from the emperor ...
... expected ; and the project of his journey had as long been formed here , by the party leaders , in concert with monsieur Buys and monsieur Bothmar , the Dutch and Hanover envoys . This prince brought over credentials from the emperor ...
Σελίδα 198
... expected . He was every day entertained magnificently , by persons " Prince Eugene's character was so justly high , that all peo- ple for some weeks pressed about the places where he was to be seen , to look on him ; I had the honour to ...
... expected . He was every day entertained magnificently , by persons " Prince Eugene's character was so justly high , that all peo- ple for some weeks pressed about the places where he was to be seen , to look on him ; I had the honour to ...
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advantage affairs agreed allies appeared army barrier treaty Britain British Christian king confederates consent consequence court crown debts declared demands desire dominions duke of Anjou duke of Marlborough duke of Ormond duke of Savoy Dunkirk Dutch elector emperor endeavours enemy engaged England faction farther favour Flanders forces France France and Spain French friends garrisons grand alliance Hague Hanover Holland honour hopes house of Austria House of Commons house of Hanover imperial interest jesty king Charles king of Spain kingdom land late king likewise lord lord privy seal Low Countries majesty majesty's manner master Mesnager mighty ministers ministry Mons nation necessary negotiation never obliged parliament party person places plenipotentiaries possession present pretend prince proposed provinces queen reason refused satisfaction sent settled sion Spanish West Indies subjects succession thing thousand tion Torcy towns trade treaty of peace troops utmost Utrecht whole
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Σελίδα 111 - An Act for the further Limitation of the Crown, and better securing the Rights and Liberties of the Subject...
Σελίδα 73 - This pow'r has praise, that virtue scarce can warm, Till fame supplies the universal charm. Yet reason frowns on war's unequal game, Where wasted nations raise a single name. And mortgaged states their grandsires...
Σελίδα 178 - ... but these difficulties were easily overruled by the authors of his promotion, who wanted a person that would be subservient to all their designs ; wherein they were not disappointed. As to his other accomplishments, he was what we usually call a piece of a VOL. IV. D scholar, scholar, and a good logical reasoner ; if this were not too often allayed, by a fallacious way of managing an argument, which made him apt to deceive the unwary, and sometimes to deceive himself.
Σελίδα 174 - She has preserved a tolerable courtreputation, with respect to love and gallantry ; but three Furies reigned in her breast, the most mortal enemies of all softer passions, which were sordid Avarice, disdainful Pride, and ungovernable Rage...
Σελίδα 25 - ... neglecting that part, which would have saved and gained us many millions ; which the perpetual maxims of our government teach us to pursue ; which would have soonest weakened the enemy, and must either have promoted a speedy peace, or enabled us to continue the war. Those who are fond of continuing the war, cry up our constant success at a most prodigious rate, and reckon it infinitely greater, than in all human probability we had reason to hope. Ten glorious campaigns are passed ; and now at...
Σελίδα 337 - I have insisted, and obtained, that the Assiento, or contract for furnishing the Spanish West Indies with negroes, shall be made with us for the term of thirty years, in the same manner as it has been enjoyed by the French for ten years past.
Σελίδα 269 - Majesty the several rates and duties hereinafter mentioned; and do most humbly beseech your Majesty that it may be enacted, and be it enacted by the king's most excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal...
Σελίδα 173 - ... seldom exposed, to form any judgment in the matter : and that fear, which is said to have sometimes disconcerted him before an action, might probably be more for his army than for himself.
Σελίδα 336 - The nature of this proposal is such, that it executes itself: the interest of Spain is to support it: and in France, the persons to whom that succession is to belong, will be ready and powerful enough to vindicate their own right. " France and Spain are now more effectually divided than ever. And thus, by the blessing of God, will a real balance of power be fixed in Europe, and remain liable to as few accidents as human affairs can be exempted from.
Σελίδα 109 - ... that country, which we have conquered for them ; and to commit insolent hostilities upon us in all other parts, as they have lately done in the East Indies. TJie Barrier Treaty between her Majesty and the States General. Her majesty the queen of Great Britain and the lords the States...