An Historical View of the English Government: From the Settlement of the Saxons in Britain, to the Revolutin in 1688 : to which are Subjoined, Some Dissertations Connected with the History of the Government, from the Revolution to the Present Time, Volume 3J. Mawman, 1818 - Constitutional history |
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... and political state of the two countries . The armies of Rome never penetrated far into Scotland , nor did they long maintain a dominion over that part of the country which they had subdued . While the inhabitants in the southern.
... and political state of the two countries . The armies of Rome never penetrated far into Scotland , nor did they long maintain a dominion over that part of the country which they had subdued . While the inhabitants in the southern.
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... maintain an intimate connexion with all his kindred and retainers , and to distribute among them a great part of his lands upon condition of their being ready to fight for him against all his enemies . It was thus that Spain , France ...
... maintain an intimate connexion with all his kindred and retainers , and to distribute among them a great part of his lands upon condition of their being ready to fight for him against all his enemies . It was thus that Spain , France ...
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... maintained upon his pro- perty . Those who acquired considerable estates were led to distribute a part of them among their kindred and followers , under conditions of military service , and to put the remainder under the management of ...
... maintained upon his pro- perty . Those who acquired considerable estates were led to distribute a part of them among their kindred and followers , under conditions of military service , and to put the remainder under the management of ...
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... maintain an independent authority . Within those natural barriers which divided one territory from another , a great lord easily re- duced all the small proprietors into subjection : and , at the same time , residing in the midst of his ...
... maintain an independent authority . Within those natural barriers which divided one territory from another , a great lord easily re- duced all the small proprietors into subjection : and , at the same time , residing in the midst of his ...
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... maintaining and extending their privileges , it might be expect- ed that this early institution would have be- stowed upon them an extensive influence in the government . But while Scotland remain- ed an independent kingdom , the low ...
... maintaining and extending their privileges , it might be expect- ed that this early institution would have be- stowed upon them an extensive influence in the government . But while Scotland remain- ed an independent kingdom , the low ...
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Page 154 - His word ; so it is presumption and high contempt in a subject to dispute what a king can do, or say that a king cannot do this or that...
Page 170 - That the liberties, franchises, privileges, and jurisdictions of Parliament are the ancient and undoubted birthright and inheritance of the subjects of England...
Page 461 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of parliament, is against law.
Page 458 - That the freedom of speech, and debates or proceedings in Parliament, ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.
Page 464 - ... that it may be declared and enacted, That all and singular the rights and liberties asserted and claimed in the said declaration, are the true, ancient, and indubitable rights and liberties of the people of this kingdom...
Page 448 - ... despotic power, and had governed the same to the subversion of the protestant religion, and violation of the laws and liberties of the nation, inverting all the ends of government ; whereby he had forfaulted the right of the crown, and the throne was become vacant.
Page 239 - Your majesty having tried all ways, and being refused, you shall be acquitted before God and man. And you have an army in Ireland that you may employ to reduce this kingdom to obedience ; for I am confident the Scots cannot hold out five months.
Page 155 - he had the curiosity to go to court ; and he stood in the circle, and saw James dine ; where, among other company, there sat at table two bishops, Neile and Andrews. The king proposed aloud this question, Whether he might not take his subjects...
Page 239 - God and man. And you have an army in Ireland, that you may employ to reduce this kingdom to obedience ; for I am confident the Scots cannot hold out five months. L. Arch. (Laud) " You have tried all ways, and have always been denied, it is now lawful to take it by force.
Page 244 - If he must die, it were charity to reprieve him till Saturday.