The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 14G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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... King of the West Saxons ; Offa , King of the Mercians ; and Ethel- bert , King of Kent , in the several realms of the Heptarchy . After their union , King Alfred ordained for a perpetual usage , " that these councils should meet twice ...
... King of the West Saxons ; Offa , King of the Mercians ; and Ethel- bert , King of Kent , in the several realms of the Heptarchy . After their union , King Alfred ordained for a perpetual usage , " that these councils should meet twice ...
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... king's interference was , that he conceived his advice , not to elect any outlaw , was despised by the House declaring Goodwin duly elected . The Commons , attended by the Speaker , waited on the king , and informed him that Goodwin was ...
... king's interference was , that he conceived his advice , not to elect any outlaw , was despised by the House declaring Goodwin duly elected . The Commons , attended by the Speaker , waited on the king , and informed him that Goodwin was ...
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... king continued obstinate ; and the result was , that he was deposed , another raised to the throne , and him- self cast into prison , where he died . HENRY THE SIXTH . One of the most remarkable speeches delivered by a king , either in ...
... king continued obstinate ; and the result was , that he was deposed , another raised to the throne , and him- self cast into prison , where he died . HENRY THE SIXTH . One of the most remarkable speeches delivered by a king , either in ...
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