An Abridgement of the History of England: From the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Death of George the SecondM. Carey, 1808 - 323 Seiten |
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... taken prisoner by Ostorius Scapula , who sent him in triumph to Rome . While Caractacus was leading through Rome , he appeared no way dejected at the amazing concourse of spec- tators that were gathered upon this occasion , but casting ...
... taken prisoner by Ostorius Scapula , who sent him in triumph to Rome . While Caractacus was leading through Rome , he appeared no way dejected at the amazing concourse of spec- tators that were gathered upon this occasion , but casting ...
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... taken of him . , This prince is of such obscure original , that some authors suppose him to be the son of king Ambrosius , and others only his nephew ; others again affirm that he was a Cornish prince , and son of Gurlois , king of that ...
... taken of him . , This prince is of such obscure original , that some authors suppose him to be the son of king Ambrosius , and others only his nephew ; others again affirm that he was a Cornish prince , and son of Gurlois , king of that ...
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... taken pri- soner by a party whom the archbishop had appointed to observe her conduct , and was put to death in the most cruel manner . the sinews of her legs being cut , and her body mangled , she was thus left to expire in the most ...
... taken pri- soner by a party whom the archbishop had appointed to observe her conduct , and was put to death in the most cruel manner . the sinews of her legs being cut , and her body mangled , she was thus left to expire in the most ...
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... taken for a general massacre ; and Ethelred , by a policy incident to weak princes , embraced the cruel resolution of putting them all to the sword . This plot was carried on with such secresy , that it was executed in one day , and all ...
... taken for a general massacre ; and Ethelred , by a policy incident to weak princes , embraced the cruel resolution of putting them all to the sword . This plot was carried on with such secresy , that it was executed in one day , and all ...
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... taken possession of some fortresses ; but the appearance of the king soon induced them to implore his mercy . He granted them their lives , but confiscated all their estates , and banished them the kingdom . A new breach was made some ...
... taken possession of some fortresses ; but the appearance of the king soon induced them to implore his mercy . He granted them their lives , but confiscated all their estates , and banished them the kingdom . A new breach was made some ...
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Seite 110 - Had I but served God as diligently as I have served the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Seite 144 - I would advise you, as you tender your life, to devise some excuse to shift off your attendance at this parliament. For God and man have concurred to punish the wickedness of this time.
Seite 175 - I have sought the Lord night and day, that He would rather slay me than put me upon the doing of this work.
Seite 47 - I John, by the grace of God, king of England, and lord of Ireland, in order to expiate my sins, from my own free will, and the advice of my barons, give to the church of Rome, to Pope Innocent, and his successors, the kingdom of England, and all other prerogatives of my crown. I will hereafter hold them as the pope's vassal. I will be faithful to God, to the church of Rome, to the pope my master, and his successors legitimately elected.
Seite 2 - Druids *, who were the guardians of it, possessed great authority among them. No species of superstition was ever more terrible than theirs : besides the severe penalties which they were permitted to inflict in this world, they inculcated the eternal transmigration of souls, and thus extended their authority as far as the fears of their votaries 9.
Seite 84 - ... of Joan,- and he gave her some attendants who conducted her to the French court, which at that time resided at Chinon. It is...
Seite 170 - There is, sir, but one stage more, which, though turbulent and troublesome, is yet a very short one. Consider, it will soon carry you a great way ; it will carry you from earth to heaven ; and there you shall find, to your great joy, the prize to which you hasten, a crown of glory." " I go," replied the king, " from a corruptible to an incorruptible crown ; where no disturbance can have place.
Seite 88 - Edward entered the capital amidst the acclamations of the citizens, and immediately opened a new scene to his party. This prince, in the bloom of youth, remarkable for the beauty of his person, for his bravery, his activity, his affability, and every popular quality, found himself so much possessed of public...
Seite 216 - God bless your majesty and the church ! We hope your majesty is for doctor Sacheverel.
Seite 166 - Commons, therefore, a committee was appointed to bring in a charge against the king. On their report a vote passed, declaring it treason in a king to levy war against his Parliament, and appointing a HIGH COURT OF JUSTICE, to try Charles for this new invented treason.