The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for the Year ..., Volume 36J. Dodsley, 1799 - History |
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... friends to the firft promulgated principles of the coa- lition ; which went apparently no farther than to reftrain the inordi- nate ambition of those who con ducted the affairs of France , and to keep that restlefs and long dreaded ...
... friends to the firft promulgated principles of the coa- lition ; which went apparently no farther than to reftrain the inordi- nate ambition of those who con ducted the affairs of France , and to keep that restlefs and long dreaded ...
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... friends and coadju felf under the neceffity of feceding tors of the French . Previously to from it . The motives he alleged this declaration , which was made to for giving up the conteft , were pe the diet in the month of March ...
... friends and coadju felf under the neceffity of feceding tors of the French . Previously to from it . The motives he alleged this declaration , which was made to for giving up the conteft , were pe the diet in the month of March ...
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... friends to monarchy at their hearts ; though it was impoffible for great bodies of men all at once to pass from their ufual habits , modes , and we may add means of life . But they did not conceive that it was any violation of duty , or ...
... friends to monarchy at their hearts ; though it was impoffible for great bodies of men all at once to pass from their ufual habits , modes , and we may add means of life . But they did not conceive that it was any violation of duty , or ...
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... friends and relations . Thus they facrificed the renown they might acquire by their actions , to the generous feelings of humanity . felves from the vengeance of an irritated government , they tranf ported into the remoteft and inac ...
... friends and relations . Thus they facrificed the renown they might acquire by their actions , to the generous feelings of humanity . felves from the vengeance of an irritated government , they tranf ported into the remoteft and inac ...
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... friends of royalty . It operated with prompt efficacy . A refolute fubaltern in that body of brave foldiers , formerly known by the name of Swifs Guards , fol- lowed the example of Charette . This was the well - known Stoflet . Another ...
... friends of royalty . It operated with prompt efficacy . A refolute fubaltern in that body of brave foldiers , formerly known by the name of Swifs Guards , fol- lowed the example of Charette . This was the well - known Stoflet . Another ...
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