The History of England, from the Accession of George III, 1760, to the Accession of Queen Victoria, 1837, Band 4G. Bell, 1846 |
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... Massena takes the command - Operations in Italy and Switzerland - Events in Naples and Rome - Joint British and Russian expedition to Holland - Capture of Surinam - Exploits of the British navy - Bonaparte's conduct in Egypt - His ...
... Massena takes the command - Operations in Italy and Switzerland - Events in Naples and Rome - Joint British and Russian expedition to Holland - Capture of Surinam - Exploits of the British navy - Bonaparte's conduct in Egypt - His ...
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... Massena , advanced on the first of April , with twenty pieces of cannon , intending to pass between Saorgio and the sea ; the second , of 10,000 under Dumerbion , remained in front of the enemy ; while the third , of equal numbers ...
... Massena , advanced on the first of April , with twenty pieces of cannon , intending to pass between Saorgio and the sea ; the second , of 10,000 under Dumerbion , remained in front of the enemy ; while the third , of equal numbers ...
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... Massena , made a grand attack on the confe- derates , whose officers were so little aware of it , that the sound of French cannon roused them from a ball about sun - rise on the twenty - third of November . By 10 The loss of this ship ...
... Massena , made a grand attack on the confe- derates , whose officers were so little aware of it , that the sound of French cannon roused them from a ball about sun - rise on the twenty - third of November . By 10 The loss of this ship ...
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... Massena forced their position , and , breaking 1795 . Affairs of La Vendée . through their line , took all their positions in rear ; so that their left wing was liable to be overwhelmed by a combined attack of the French centre and ...
... Massena forced their position , and , breaking 1795 . Affairs of La Vendée . through their line , took all their positions in rear ; so that their left wing was liable to be overwhelmed by a combined attack of the French centre and ...
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... Massena , had gained the important battles of Monte- notte , Millesimo , Dego , and Mondovi , by which he effected a separation of the Austrian and Piedmontese armies . The king of Sardinia was then obliged to appease the conqueror ...
... Massena , had gained the important battles of Monte- notte , Millesimo , Dego , and Mondovi , by which he effected a separation of the Austrian and Piedmontese armies . The king of Sardinia was then obliged to appease the conqueror ...
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Seite 370 - Ireland shall, upon the first day of January which shall be in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one, and for ever after, be united into one kingdom, by the name of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland...
Seite 50 - And whereas to pursue schemes of conquest and extension of dominion in India are measures repugnant to the wish, the honour, and policy of this nation...
Seite 30 - We must not count with certainty on a continuance of our present prosperity during such an interval ; but unquestionably there never was a time in the history of this country, when, from the situation of Europe, we might more reasonably expect fifteen years of peace, than we may at the present moment.
Seite 97 - Society is constituted for the purpose of forwarding a brotherhood of affection, a communion of rights, and an union of power among Irishmen of every religious persuasion, and thereby to obtain a complete reform in the legislature, founded on the principles of civil, political, and religious liberty.
Seite 254 - Whose Ox have I taken ? whose Ass have I taken ? whom have I defrauded ? whom have I oppressed...
Seite 76 - Countries, or general arbitress of the rights and liberties of Europe. If France is really desirous of maintaining friendship and peace with England, she must show herself disposed to renounce her views of aggression and aggrandisement, and to confine herself within her own territory, without insulting other governments, without disturbing their tranquillity, without violating their rights.
Seite 191 - He shut his eyes, but could not close his ears against the imprecations of the multitude. A woman, breaking from the crowd, exclaimed, " Murderers of all my kindred, your agony fills me with joy. Descend to hell covered with the curses of every mother in France !" Twenty of his comrades were executed before him.
Seite 348 - Minotaur, Bellerophon, Defence, and Majestic, sailed on ahead of the admiral. In a few minutes every man stationed at the first six guns in the fore part of the Vanguard's deck was killed or wounded - these guns were three times cleared.
Seite 143 - Improvident impatience ! Nay, even from those who seem to have no direct object of office or profit, what is the language which their actions speak ? The Throne is in danger ! — 'we will support the Throne ; but let us share the smiles of Royalty ;' — the order of Nobility is in danger ! — 'I will fight for Nobility,' says the Viscount, ' but my zeal would be much greater if I were made an Earl.
Seite 143 - ... sacrifice, in the cause of human nature, of the greater part of your private incomes ? No, gentlemen, I scorn to take advantage of the eagerness of your zeal ; and to prove that I think the sincerity of your attachment to me needs no such test, I will make your interest co-operate with your principle : I will quarter many of you on the public supply, instead of calling on you to contribute to it; and, while their whole thoughts are absorbed in patriotic apprehensions for their country, I will...