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... English anti- quary , was born at Thetford , in Norfolk , in 1697 , and became clerk to his brother , an attorney at Thetford . About 1723 he settled at Palgrave , where he died in 1771. By his second wife , Frances , the widow of Peter ...
... English anti- quary , was born at Thetford , in Norfolk , in 1697 , and became clerk to his brother , an attorney at Thetford . About 1723 he settled at Palgrave , where he died in 1771. By his second wife , Frances , the widow of Peter ...
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... English , with Additions , 2 vols , 8vo , 1732 ; Virgil's Georgies and Bucolics , translated into English Prose , with Notes , dedicated to Dr. Mead , 1745-46 . The union of classical learning with bota- nical science enabled him to ...
... English , with Additions , 2 vols , 8vo , 1732 ; Virgil's Georgies and Bucolics , translated into English Prose , with Notes , dedicated to Dr. Mead , 1745-46 . The union of classical learning with bota- nical science enabled him to ...
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... English embassy at that court . In 1653 he was employed by Cromwell as a tutor to a Mr. Dutton ; as appears from an original letter of Marvell to that usurper , still extant . In 1657 he was made assistant to Milton , who was Latin ...
... English embassy at that court . In 1653 he was employed by Cromwell as a tutor to a Mr. Dutton ; as appears from an original letter of Marvell to that usurper , still extant . In 1657 he was made assistant to Milton , who was Latin ...
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... English nation . This was declared in 1557 , and the assistance of the English troops contributed to the victory over the French at St. Quintin . This success was , however , greatly over- balanced with respect to England by the loss of ...
... English nation . This was declared in 1557 , and the assistance of the English troops contributed to the victory over the French at St. Quintin . This success was , however , greatly over- balanced with respect to England by the loss of ...
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... English arms were engraved upon their plate , embroidered on their banners , and painted on their furniture ; and Mary's own favourite device at the time was , the two crowns of France and Scotland , with the motto , Aliamque moratur ...
... English arms were engraved upon their plate , embroidered on their banners , and painted on their furniture ; and Mary's own favourite device at the time was , the two crowns of France and Scotland , with the motto , Aliamque moratur ...
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Page 149 - The Tenure of Kings and Magistrates PROVING THAT IT IS LAWFUL, AND HATH BEEN HELD SO THROUGH ALL AGES, FOR ANY WHO HAVE THE POWER TO CALL TO ACCOUNT A TYRANT, OR WICKED KING, AND AFTER DUE CONVICTION TO DEPOSE AND PUT HIM TO DEATH, IF THE ORDINARY MAGISTRATE HAVE NEGLECTED OR DENIED TO DO IT.
Page 179 - There be, that tell me, that there is a certain cunning fellow in Scotland, called George Monk, who is said to lie in wait there to introduce Charles Stuart : I pray you use your diligence to apprehend him, and send him up to me.
Page 150 - When he first rose, he heard a chapter in the Hebrew Bible, and then studied till twelve ; then took some exercise for an hour ; then dined, then played on the organ, and...
Page 10 - An Account of the Growth of Popery and arbitrary Government in England...
Page 301 - It will release me for ever from an ungrateful service, for it is my firm and unalterable determination never again to set my foot on board a king's ship. Immediately after my arrival in town I shall wait on the first lord of the Admiralty, and resign my commission.
Page 268 - If they had any effect, it would be contrary to their intent ; leaning against their impression, might give a bias the other way. But I hope, and I know, that I have fortitude enough to resist even that weakness. No libels, no threats, nothing that has happened, nothing that can happen, will weigh a feather against allowing the defendant, upon this and every other question, not only the whole advantage he is entitled to from substantial law and justice, but every benefit from the most critical nicety...
Page 148 - He published about the same time his Areopagitica, a Speech of Mr. John Milton for the liberty of unlicensed Printing.
Page 362 - The Dean, having gotten from a foreigner several fine cuts and pictures, representing the stories and passions of the Saints and Martyrs, had placed them against the Epistles and Gospels of their festivals in a Common Prayer Book...
Page 61 - had lost his wits," nor is it " meanly performed." Warburton, a keen critic of the writers of that unhappy and that glorious age for both parties, has pronounced this " History " to be " a just composition, according to the rules of history ; written with much judgment, penetration, manliness, and spirit, and with a candour that will greatly increase your esteem, when you understand that he wrote by order of his masters the Parliament.
Page 365 - I leave to my son Edward (who is executor to this my will), to be squandered as he shall think fit: I leave it him for that purpose, and hope no better from him.