Hume and Smollett Abridged, and Continued to the Accession of George IV. |
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... former independence . But the Roman empire , which had diffused slavery and oppression , together with a knowledge of the arts , over a considerable part of the globe , approached its dissolution . Italy , and the centre of the empire ...
... former independence . But the Roman empire , which had diffused slavery and oppression , together with a knowledge of the arts , over a considerable part of the globe , approached its dissolution . Italy , and the centre of the empire ...
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... former , and the east to the latter . Ethelbald was a pro- fligate prince , who married Judith , his mother - in - law , and whose reign was short . His death united the whole go- vernment in the hands of Ethelbert , who , during five ...
... former , and the east to the latter . Ethelbald was a pro- fligate prince , who married Judith , his mother - in - law , and whose reign was short . His death united the whole go- vernment in the hands of Ethelbert , who , during five ...
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... former husband , on con- dition that the children of their marriage should mount the English throne . After repelling the attacks of the king of Sweden , Ca- nute invaded and subdued Norway , of which he retained possession till his ...
... former husband , on con- dition that the children of their marriage should mount the English throne . After repelling the attacks of the king of Sweden , Ca- nute invaded and subdued Norway , of which he retained possession till his ...
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... former began to retreat , when William hastened to their support with a select band . His presence restored the action : and the English in their turn were obliged to retire . They rallied again , however , assisted by the advantage of ...
... former began to retreat , when William hastened to their support with a select band . His presence restored the action : and the English in their turn were obliged to retire . They rallied again , however , assisted by the advantage of ...
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... former reign ; and was rigorous in the execution of justice , and the sup- pression of violence . 1155 . In addition to his possessing the throne of England , " Henry , in right of his father , was master of Anjou and Touraine ; in that ...
... former reign ; and was rigorous in the execution of justice , and the sup- pression of violence . 1155 . In addition to his possessing the throne of England , " Henry , in right of his father , was master of Anjou and Touraine ; in that ...
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Page 266 - Few sovereigns of England succeeded to the throne in more difficult circumstances; and none ever conducted the government with such uniform success and felicity. Though unacquainted with the practice of toleration...
Page 279 - King James was wont to be very earnest with the country gentlemen to go from London to their country houses. And sometimes he would say thus to them, " Gentlemen, at London you are like ships in a sea, which show like nothing ; but in your country villages you are like ships in a river, which look like great things.
Page 137 - King-maker, had distinguished himself by his gallantry in the field, by the hospitality of his table, by the magnificence, and still more by the generosity of his expense, and by the spirited and bold manner which attended him in all his actions. The undesigning frankness and openness of his character rendered his conquest over men's affections the more certain and infallible : his presents were regarded as sure testimonies of esteem and friendship, and his professions as the overflowings of his...
Page 322 - There is but one stage more. This stage is turbulent and troublesome; it is a short one. But you may consider, it will soon carry you a very great way. It will carry you from Earth to Heaven. And there you shall find a great deal of cordial joy and comfort. King: I go from a corruptible to an incorruptible crown; where no disturbance can be, no disturbance in the world. Doctor Juxon: You are exchanged from a temporal to an eternal crown, a good exchange.
Page 376 - That King James II., having endeavoured to subvert the constitution of the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between king and people ; and by the advice of Jesuits and other wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws and having withdrawn himself out of the kingdom, has abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby vacant.
Page 323 - from a corruptible to an incorruptible crown; where no disturbance can have place." At one blow was his head severed from his body. A man in a vizor performed the office of executioner: Another, in a like disguise, held up to the spectators the head streaming with blood, and cried aloud, This is the head of a traitor!
Page 393 - God bless your majesty and the church. We hope your majesty is for Dr. Sacheverel.
Page 265 - ... to the Countess of Nottingham, whom he desired to deliver it to the queen. The countess was prevailed on by her husband, the mortal enemy of Essex, not to execute the commission ; and Elizabeth, who still expected that her...
Page 201 - But news being carried to the Tower that the king himself had expired that night, the lieutenant deferred obeying the warrant; and it was not thought advisable by the council to begin a new reign by the death of the greatest nobleman in the kingdom, who had been condemned by a sentence so unjust and tyrannical.
Page 353 - Instead of granting the supply, they voted an address, wherein they " besought his majesty to enter into a league, offensive and defensive, with the states general of the United Provinces, against the growth and power of the French king, and for the preservation of the Spanish Netherlands; and to make such other alliances with the confederates as should appear fit and useful to that end.