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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He returned to England having lost two thirds of his land forces , totally
discredited both as an admiral and a general , though he was by no means
deficient in personal bravery . Ann . 1628 . person that The disasters experienced
at 16 ...
He returned to England having lost two thirds of his land forces , totally
discredited both as an admiral and a general , though he was by no means
deficient in personal bravery . Ann . 1628 . person that The disasters experienced
at 16 ...
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It consisted merely in a general declaration that the great charter and the six
statutes , conceived to be explanations of it , stand still in force to all intents and
purposes ; that in consequence of the great charter and statutes , and by the
tenor of ...
It consisted merely in a general declaration that the great charter and the six
statutes , conceived to be explanations of it , stand still in force to all intents and
purposes ; that in consequence of the great charter and statutes , and by the
tenor of ...
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After Buckingham's death the command of the fleet and army destined for
Larochelle was conferred on the earl of Lindesey , but when he arrived he found
the inhabitants reduced to surrender at discretion even in sight of the English
forces .
After Buckingham's death the command of the fleet and army destined for
Larochelle was conferred on the earl of Lindesey , but when he arrived he found
the inhabitants reduced to surrender at discretion even in sight of the English
forces .
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The bishop endeavouring to appease the populace had a stool thrown at him ;
the council was insulted ; and it was with difficulty that the magistrates were able ,
partly by force , partly by authority , to expel the rabble and shut the door against
...
The bishop endeavouring to appease the populace had a stool thrown at him ;
the council was insulted ; and it was with difficulty that the magistrates were able ,
partly by force , partly by authority , to expel the rabble and shut the door against
...
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The covenanters , aware that it would be necessary to maintain their religious
tenets by military force , cast their eyes abroad and at home whenceever they
could expect any aid or support ; and cardinal Richelieu , who was irritated by the
wise ...
The covenanters , aware that it would be necessary to maintain their religious
tenets by military force , cast their eyes abroad and at home whenceever they
could expect any aid or support ; and cardinal Richelieu , who was irritated by the
wise ...
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