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... whole of that night , the soldiers rioted in plunder , debauchery , and every sort of violence within the houses of the unfortunate Pavese . Murder however was not added to pillage and rape , and it is recorded that several of the ...
... whole of that night , the soldiers rioted in plunder , debauchery , and every sort of violence within the houses of the unfortunate Pavese . Murder however was not added to pillage and rape , and it is recorded that several of the ...
Page 42
... whole power of the French fleet and army , even supposing that Bonaparte could have spared time for the siege . But he was extremely anxious to pursue his way to Egypt , expecting every moment to be overtaken by Nelson and the English ...
... whole power of the French fleet and army , even supposing that Bonaparte could have spared time for the siege . But he was extremely anxious to pursue his way to Egypt , expecting every moment to be overtaken by Nelson and the English ...
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... whole of Napoleon's reign . Several reports delivered by the councillor of state , Fourcroy , to the legislative body under the consulate and the empire , show the wretched state of primary and secondary instruction throughout France ...
... whole of Napoleon's reign . Several reports delivered by the councillor of state , Fourcroy , to the legislative body under the consulate and the empire , show the wretched state of primary and secondary instruction throughout France ...
Page 62
... whole of their army . The battle of Waterloo finally closed a war , or rather a suc- cession of wars , which had lasted with little interruption for twenty - three years , beginning with 1792. As to these wars , Napoleon is only ...
... whole of their army . The battle of Waterloo finally closed a war , or rather a suc- cession of wars , which had lasted with little interruption for twenty - three years , beginning with 1792. As to these wars , Napoleon is only ...
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... whole , would move the same load over two miles of level road . The practical importance of this question is very great , because a correct understanding of it is essential to show how far it may be advisable to deviate from a direct ...
... whole , would move the same load over two miles of level road . The practical importance of this question is very great , because a correct understanding of it is essential to show how far it may be advisable to deviate from a direct ...
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