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... neutral . The colonies of the various European nations remained down to the Peace of Utrecht , in 1713 , much in the same relative con- dition that we have described , though they increased , of course , in wealth and importance . The ...
... neutral . The colonies of the various European nations remained down to the Peace of Utrecht , in 1713 , much in the same relative con- dition that we have described , though they increased , of course , in wealth and importance . The ...
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... neutral troops , and by requiring a categorical answer with regard to the projected marriage between the Arch- duchess and Don Carlos . The Emperor having returned an Thus the negotiations various plenipotentiaries Meanwhile the birth ...
... neutral troops , and by requiring a categorical answer with regard to the projected marriage between the Arch- duchess and Don Carlos . The Emperor having returned an Thus the negotiations various plenipotentiaries Meanwhile the birth ...
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... neutral , provided France abstained from attacking the Austrian Netherlands . The English Ministry , embarrassed by domestic affairs , and engrossed by the prospect of a general election , contented themselves with offering their ...
... neutral , provided France abstained from attacking the Austrian Netherlands . The English Ministry , embarrassed by domestic affairs , and engrossed by the prospect of a general election , contented themselves with offering their ...
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... neutral vessels arriving at Cadiz could not discharge their cargoes . Meanwhile Admiral Vernon , setting sail with the English fleet from Jamaica , captured Porto Bello , on the Isthmus of Darien , December 1st - an exploit for which he ...
... neutral vessels arriving at Cadiz could not discharge their cargoes . Meanwhile Admiral Vernon , setting sail with the English fleet from Jamaica , captured Porto Bello , on the Isthmus of Darien , December 1st - an exploit for which he ...
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... neutral State of the Empire . She now caused the Bavarians to take an oath of fidelity and obedience to herself ; whereupon the Emperor published an indignant protest against this proceed- ing of the " Grand Duchess of Tuscany . " 1 ...
... neutral State of the Empire . She now caused the Bavarians to take an oath of fidelity and obedience to herself ; whereupon the Emperor published an indignant protest against this proceed- ing of the " Grand Duchess of Tuscany . " 1 ...
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