The History of England, from the Earliest Times to the Death of George the Second, Band 4F.C. and J. Rivington, 1823 |
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... hostile line . After two hours of conflict , a consi- derable progress in point of capture was made by the English , whose joy , however , was damped by the appre- hension of losing their commander . Having received a wound in the head ...
... hostile line . After two hours of conflict , a consi- derable progress in point of capture was made by the English , whose joy , however , was damped by the appre- hension of losing their commander . Having received a wound in the head ...
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... hostile army , he was visibly dejected . The besiegers made choice of a strong position to the westward of the fort . The right of their camp was posted on high ground , sloping to the left flank , which was secured by an aqueduct and ...
... hostile army , he was visibly dejected . The besiegers made choice of a strong position to the westward of the fort . The right of their camp was posted on high ground , sloping to the left flank , which was secured by an aqueduct and ...
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... hostility . Tippoo , contending for life and sovereignty , bravely disputed the possession of his capital ; but , when his opponents furiously pushed along the ramparts , he mounted a horse , crossed the inner ditch , and reached the ...
... hostility . Tippoo , contending for life and sovereignty , bravely disputed the possession of his capital ; but , when his opponents furiously pushed along the ramparts , he mounted a horse , crossed the inner ditch , and reached the ...
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... hostile ranks . Amidst the gloom of a rainy night , the work of slaughter was for some hours continued ; and , before the enemy retired , above eight hundred British soldiers were killed or wounded , while six hundred were stated to be ...
... hostile ranks . Amidst the gloom of a rainy night , the work of slaughter was for some hours continued ; and , before the enemy retired , above eight hundred British soldiers were killed or wounded , while six hundred were stated to be ...
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... hostility of the chief powers of Europe , still called , in his opinion , for determined opposition . A negotiation was earnestly recommended by the duke of Bedford and lord Holland , and faintly supported by the indecision of lord ...
... hostility of the chief powers of Europe , still called , in his opinion , for determined opposition . A negotiation was earnestly recommended by the duke of Bedford and lord Holland , and faintly supported by the indecision of lord ...
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