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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... called Armorica , had adopted the custom of painting their shields and the naked part of their bodies with an azure , or blue , called in the Celtic language brith ; which being given to the nation , or to the country , was translated ...
... called Armorica , had adopted the custom of painting their shields and the naked part of their bodies with an azure , or blue , called in the Celtic language brith ; which being given to the nation , or to the country , was translated ...
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... called by that name . They were subject to one supreme chief , called Arch - Druid ; that of Britanny resided at Anglesey , where he lived in great splendour and magnificence . They had many temples , the service of which required a ...
... called by that name . They were subject to one supreme chief , called Arch - Druid ; that of Britanny resided at Anglesey , where he lived in great splendour and magnificence . They had many temples , the service of which required a ...
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... called by the people of the country Druids ' houses . Druids ' houses . As to their revenue , besides a great part of the offerings presented to their gods , and the profits they derived from the practice of physic , teaching the ...
... called by the people of the country Druids ' houses . Druids ' houses . As to their revenue , besides a great part of the offerings presented to their gods , and the profits they derived from the practice of physic , teaching the ...
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... called by the new names of Scots and Picts , probably imposed upon them by their neighbours , out of revenge for the injuries which they suffered by their frequent depredations . This conjecture is supported by the significations of ...
... called by the new names of Scots and Picts , probably imposed upon them by their neighbours , out of revenge for the injuries which they suffered by their frequent depredations . This conjecture is supported by the significations of ...
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... called Augusta , where they had collected an immense booty , as well as a great mul- titude of men , women , and children , as prisoners . Theodosius fell upon them and obliged them to fly , leaving behind them all their prey and ...
... called Augusta , where they had collected an immense booty , as well as a great mul- titude of men , women , and children , as prisoners . Theodosius fell upon them and obliged them to fly , leaving behind them all their prey and ...
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