A Chronological Abridgment of the History of Great-Britain, from the First Invasion of the Romans, to the Year 1763: With Genealogical and Political Tables ...T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 - Great Britain |
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... of many of their authorities , selecting the facts which appeared to me the most interesting and the best supported , and rejecting all suppositions and probabilities grounded on private opinion or party prejudice 2 PRELIMINARY NOTE .
... of many of their authorities , selecting the facts which appeared to me the most interesting and the best supported , and rejecting all suppositions and probabilities grounded on private opinion or party prejudice 2 PRELIMINARY NOTE .
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... appearance of kindness and satisfaction of Agricola's important services , removed him from the government of Britain , and appointed in his place Sallustius Lucullus . Ann . 86 to 137 . From this period to the year 121 , the Roman ...
... appearance of kindness and satisfaction of Agricola's important services , removed him from the government of Britain , and appointed in his place Sallustius Lucullus . Ann . 86 to 137 . From this period to the year 121 , the Roman ...
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... appeared to him very happy , he de- termined to undertake himself a mission into Bri- tain . But his popularity was so great amongst the Romans , that , unwilling to expose him to dangers , they compelled him to lay aside all future ...
... appeared to him very happy , he de- termined to undertake himself a mission into Bri- tain . But his popularity was so great amongst the Romans , that , unwilling to expose him to dangers , they compelled him to lay aside all future ...
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... appeared in Europe during several ages , he had acquired those accomplishments which afterwards enabled him to make such a shining figure on the throne by the splendor of his victories and the wisdom and energy of his administration ...
... appeared in Europe during several ages , he had acquired those accomplishments which afterwards enabled him to make such a shining figure on the throne by the splendor of his victories and the wisdom and energy of his administration ...
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... English monarchy . A fleet of Danes , consisting of thirty - three sail , appeared at Southampton , but were repulsed by Wolfhere , go- vernor of the neighbouring county . Soon after , another 70 [ Period 3 . ETHELWOLF .
... English monarchy . A fleet of Danes , consisting of thirty - three sail , appeared at Southampton , but were repulsed by Wolfhere , go- vernor of the neighbouring county . Soon after , another 70 [ Period 3 . ETHELWOLF .
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