The Works of Jonathan Swift: Tracts, historical and political, during the reign of Queen AnneA. Constable, 1814 |
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Σελίδα 4
... hopes to prove , that Britain is the most undone nation in Europe . And from that time , down to the 24th of November , are several allusions to the same task . On that day he writes that the pamphlet is finished , and on the 27th he ...
... hopes to prove , that Britain is the most undone nation in Europe . And from that time , down to the 24th of November , are several allusions to the same task . On that day he writes that the pamphlet is finished , and on the 27th he ...
Σελίδα 5
... hopes it may oсса- sion some new turn of affairs at home , to the ad- vantage of his party ; or , lastly , unless he be very ignorant of the kingdom's condition , and by what means we have been reduced to it . Upon the two first cases ...
... hopes it may oсса- sion some new turn of affairs at home , to the ad- vantage of his party ; or , lastly , unless he be very ignorant of the kingdom's condition , and by what means we have been reduced to it . Upon the two first cases ...
Σελίδα 9
... hopes to remove what might , perhaps , but appear so , by a probable spe- culation . And as a war should be undertaken upon a just and prudent motive , so it is still more obvious , that a prince ought naturally to consider the con ...
... hopes to remove what might , perhaps , but appear so , by a probable spe- culation . And as a war should be undertaken upon a just and prudent motive , so it is still more obvious , that a prince ought naturally to consider the con ...
Σελίδα 11
... hope , that the principals would make it up in dignity and respect ; and he would surely think it monstrous to find them intermeddling in his domestic affairs , prescribing what servants he should keep , or dismiss , pressing him ...
... hope , that the principals would make it up in dignity and respect ; and he would surely think it monstrous to find them intermeddling in his domestic affairs , prescribing what servants he should keep , or dismiss , pressing him ...
Σελίδα 16
... hope or to fear , from the good or ill success of this war , than we , The Dutch took up arms to defend themselves from immediate ruin ; and , by a successful war , they proposed to have a large extent of country , and a better frontier ...
... hope or to fear , from the good or ill success of this war , than we , The Dutch took up arms to defend themselves from immediate ruin ; and , by a successful war , they proposed to have a large extent of country , and a better frontier ...
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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 113 - An Act for the further Limitation of the Crown, and better securing the Rights and Liberties of the Subject...
Σελίδα 75 - 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 180 - ... 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 176 - 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 27 - ... 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 339 - 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 271 - 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 175 - ... 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 338 - 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 111 - ... 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...