The History of Ireland, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time: Embracing Also a Statistical and Geographical Account of that Kingdom ; Forming Together a Complete View of Its Past and Present State, Under Its Political, Civil, Literary, and Commercial Relations, Volume 1 |
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... possessed it . The licentiousness of barbarism is not liberty , but the right of doing wrong with the ferocious freedom of savages . To acquire her liberty , however , has been her constant struggle ; and as must ever be the case when ...
... possessed it . The licentiousness of barbarism is not liberty , but the right of doing wrong with the ferocious freedom of savages . To acquire her liberty , however , has been her constant struggle ; and as must ever be the case when ...
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... possessed over the politics of all Christian princes . And it is evident , that through their influenee the whole nation was induced to submit to Henry with a facility which no other means would have secured to the invader . " How much ...
... possessed over the politics of all Christian princes . And it is evident , that through their influenee the whole nation was induced to submit to Henry with a facility which no other means would have secured to the invader . " How much ...
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... possessed the power of subjugating the whole country ; but we find , upon indubitable authority , that he possessed no such power ; for though the public submissions of the princes of 44 Peace signed between Roderick and Henry . Munster ,
... possessed the power of subjugating the whole country ; but we find , upon indubitable authority , that he possessed no such power ; for though the public submissions of the princes of 44 Peace signed between Roderick and Henry . Munster ,
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... possessed , and of the valorous achievements which he performed in the Holy - Land during the Crusades . The memory of this prince has been equally adorned by poetry and history ; he was indeed himself no mean poet ; and he pursued ...
... possessed , and of the valorous achievements which he performed in the Holy - Land during the Crusades . The memory of this prince has been equally adorned by poetry and history ; he was indeed himself no mean poet ; and he pursued ...
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... possessed . The rest of this monarch's ignoble reign presents no new features with respect to Ireland , though it furnishes one of the most illustrious in the annals of English history . He died at Newark in 1216 , and was succeeded by ...
... possessed . The rest of this monarch's ignoble reign presents no new features with respect to Ireland , though it furnishes one of the most illustrious in the annals of English history . He died at Newark in 1216 , and was succeeded by ...
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Page 152 - ... and legitimate : and, after partition made, if any of the sept died, his portion was not shared out among his sons, but the chieftain, at his discretion, made a new partition of all the lands belonging to that sept, and gave every one his share...
Page 236 - Mayo or any of them" in the second of the said articles, the words following, viz., "and all such as are under their protection in the said counties", should be inserted and be part of the said articles...
Page 331 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
Page 10 - When it raineth it is his pent-house; when it bloweth it is his tent ; when it freezeth it is his tabernacle. In summer he can wear it loose, in winter he can wrap it close ; at all times he can use it ; never heavy, never cumbersome.
Page 235 - And whereas the said city of Limerick hath been since, in pursuance of the said articles, surrendered unto us. Now know ye, that we having considered of the said articles are graciously pleased hereby to declare, that we do for us, our heirs and successors, as far as in us lies, ratify and confirm the same, and every clause, matter and thing therein contained.
Page 4 - ... are taken up with a general applause, and usually sung at all feasts and meetings by certain other persons, whose proper function that is, who also receive for the same great rewards and reputation amongst them.
Page 234 - Lastly the Lords Justices and General do undertake that their Majesties will ratify these articles within the space of eight months or sooner, and use their utmost endeavours that the same shall be ratified and confirmed in Parliament.
Page 4 - ... into reproach through their offence, and to be made infamous in the mouths of all men. For their verses are taken up with a general applause, and usually sung at all feasts and meetings by certain other persons, whose proper function that is, who also receive for the same great rewards and reputation...
Page 235 - Parliament shall be formed to be necessary, we shall recommend the same to be made good by Parliament, and shall give our royal assent to any bill or bills that shall be passed by our two houses of Parliament to that purpose.
Page 230 - II, and shall be put in possession, by order of the government, of such of them as are in the king's hands or the hands of his tenants, without being put to any suit or trouble therein...