The History of Edward Prince of Wales, Commonly Termed the Black Prince, Eldest Son of King Edward the Third: With a Short View of the Reigns of Edward I. Edward II. and Edward III. And a Summary Account of the Institution of the Order of the Garter ...J. Bew, 1775 - 352 Seiten |
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... greatest part of his life , and a cold tranfient pity , when the tragic fcene was closed . How firm the throne which is fup- ported , like that of King Edward , by the subjects love . Almost every other reign of the English Monarchs was ...
... greatest part of his life , and a cold tranfient pity , when the tragic fcene was closed . How firm the throne which is fup- ported , like that of King Edward , by the subjects love . Almost every other reign of the English Monarchs was ...
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... greatest degree of ignominy ; for after hanging on a gibbet his body was cut in pieces , and thrown to the dogs ; and his head , being sent to Winchester , was expofed on a pole to the infults of the populace . King Edward ...
... greatest degree of ignominy ; for after hanging on a gibbet his body was cut in pieces , and thrown to the dogs ; and his head , being sent to Winchester , was expofed on a pole to the infults of the populace . King Edward ...
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... to snatch his sword , and after making a valiant defence escaped in the dark . Douglas having loft the greatest part of his followers was glad to make a hafty retreat . Difap- pointed pro- pointed in his scheme he did not think per [ 36 ]
... to snatch his sword , and after making a valiant defence escaped in the dark . Douglas having loft the greatest part of his followers was glad to make a hafty retreat . Difap- pointed pro- pointed in his scheme he did not think per [ 36 ]
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... greatest judgment , and executed with un- common perfeverance , proved unfuccefsful ; he therefore turned the fiege into a blockade , in hopes that the great numbers of the gar- rifon and inhabitants would oblige them to furrender ...
... greatest judgment , and executed with un- common perfeverance , proved unfuccefsful ; he therefore turned the fiege into a blockade , in hopes that the great numbers of the gar- rifon and inhabitants would oblige them to furrender ...
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... city . The King of France was thrown into the greatest perplexity when he was in- formed of this unexpected invafion ; he however iffued orders for raifing troops from all The in- all quarters , and in the mean time [ 68 ]
... city . The King of France was thrown into the greatest perplexity when he was in- formed of this unexpected invafion ; he however iffued orders for raifing troops from all The in- all quarters , and in the mean time [ 68 ]
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The History of Edward Prince of Wales, Commonly Termed the Black Prince ... Alexander Bicknell,Pre-1801 Imprint Collection Keine Leseprobe verfügbar - 2018 |
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