 Measured by substantial value, the loss of Calais was a gain. English princes were never again to lay claim to the crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the "brightest jewel...  A School History of France - Seite 166von John Jacob Anderson - 1897 - 371 SeitenVollansicht - Über dieses Buch
 | James Anthony Froude - 1860 - 562 Seiten
...the crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the 'brightest jewel in the English crown.' A jewel CH. 34. it was, useless, costly, but dearly prized. Over AD s the gate of Calais had once stood the... | |
 | 1861 - 522 Seiten
...the crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the " brightest jewel in the English...the Frenchmen had won it, won it in fair and gallant fight. " If Spain should rise suddenly into her ancient strength and tear Guerres de Religion, p. 148.... | |
 | 1861 - 850 Seiten
...was a perpetual irritation. But Calais j was called the " brightest jewel in the English crown." Л jewel it was, useless, costly but dearly prized. Over...insolent inscription: — " Then shall the Frenchmen Guiáis win, When iron and lead like cork shall мчш ; " and the Frenchmen had won it, won it in... | |
 | James Anthony Froude - 1870 - 516 Seiten
...the crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the " brightest jewel in the English...Then shall the Frenchmen Calais win, When iron and lend like cork shall swim : " and the Frenchmen had won it, won it in fair and gallant fight. . If... | |
 | Robert Henlopen Labberton - 1870 - 268 Seiten
...the crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the " brightest jewel in the English...of Calais had once stood the insolent inscription : " Tben shall the Frenchmen Calais win When iron and lead, like cork, shall swim;" and the Frenchmen... | |
 | James Anthony Froude - 1871 - 522 Seiten
...the crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the " brightest jewel in the English...the Frenchmen had won it, won it in fair and gallant fight. If Spain should rise suddenly into her ancient strength and tear Gibraltar from us, our mortification... | |
 | Robert Henlopen Labberton - 1871 - 256 Seiten
...the crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the " brightest jewel in the English...like cork, shall swim;" and the Frenchmen had won it in fair and gallant fight. Calderon, (1600-1685?) a very distinguished Spanish dramatist. Calderon... | |
 | Robert Henlopen Labberton - 1872 - 264 Seiten
...soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the " brightestjewel in the English crown." Л jewel it was, useless, costly, but dearly prized. Over the gate of Calais had once Btood the insolent inscription : "Then shall the Frenchmen Calais win . When iron and lead, like cork,... | |
 | Herbert Russell Clinton - 1874 - 392 Seiten
...the Crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called ' the brightest jewel in the English...jewel it was, useless, costly, but dearly prized. ... If Spain should rise suddenly into her ancient strength and tear Gibraltar from us, our mortification... | |
 | James Anthony Froude - 1875 - 642 Seiten
...the crown of France, and the possession of a fortress on French soil was a perpetual irritation. But Calais was called the 'brightest jewel in the English...stood the insolent inscription : — ' Then shall the Frenchman Calais win, Wheu iron and lead like cork shall swim : ' and the Frenchmen had won it, won... | |
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