The General Biographical Dictionary: Containing an Historical and Critical Account of the Lives and Writings of the Most Eminent Persons in Every Nation, Particularly the British and Irish, from the Earliest Accounts to the Present TimeAlexander Chalmers J. Nichols and Son [and 29 others], 1814 - Всего страниц: 32 |
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... esteemed by all an ornament to his degree and profession . He published " Observations on the five first books of Cæsar's Commen- taries of the civil wars , " London , 1600 , folio ; " Observa- tions on the sixth and seventh books of ...
... esteemed by all an ornament to his degree and profession . He published " Observations on the five first books of Cæsar's Commen- taries of the civil wars , " London , 1600 , folio ; " Observa- tions on the sixth and seventh books of ...
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... esteemed as in his critical capacity , although it has been said that his sonnets are formed upon the model of the Italians of the good age , and of their imitators among us , Spenser and Milton . They discover , however , the traces of ...
... esteemed as in his critical capacity , although it has been said that his sonnets are formed upon the model of the Italians of the good age , and of their imitators among us , Spenser and Milton . They discover , however , the traces of ...
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... esteemed the largest arch in Europe , if not in the world . Its span or chord was ninety- eight feet . But New Bridge is forty - two feet wider ; and is said to be the largest arch in the world , of which we have any authentic account ...
... esteemed the largest arch in Europe , if not in the world . Its span or chord was ninety- eight feet . But New Bridge is forty - two feet wider ; and is said to be the largest arch in the world , of which we have any authentic account ...
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... esteemed by his royal master and mistress , Edward III . and queen Philippa , and to have shared in their intimacy and con- fidence . In 1332 , the king bestowed on him the rectory of Burgh , in the person of Adam de Egglesfield , his ...
... esteemed by his royal master and mistress , Edward III . and queen Philippa , and to have shared in their intimacy and con- fidence . In 1332 , the king bestowed on him the rectory of Burgh , in the person of Adam de Egglesfield , his ...
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... esteemed for the mildness of his disposition . Detesting those malicious reports which are but too com- mon among rival artists , he minded only his business . Not desirous of having pupils , he rather dissuaded young men from ...
... esteemed for the mildness of his disposition . Detesting those malicious reports which are but too com- mon among rival artists , he minded only his business . Not desirous of having pupils , he rather dissuaded young men from ...
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Стр. 121 - I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm...
Стр. 121 - I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too ; and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm ; to which rather than any dishonour shall grow by me, I myself will take up arms, I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field.
Стр. 126 - ... ever filled a throne : a conduct less rigorous, less imperious, more sincere, more indulgent to her people, would have been requisite to form a perfect character. By the force of her mind she controlled all her more active and stronger qualities, and prevented them from running into excess : her heroism was exempt from temerity, her frugality from avarice, her friendship from partiality, her active temper from turbulency and a vain ambition...
Стр. 120 - My loving people, we have been persuaded by some that are careful of our safety, to take heed how we commit ourselves to armed multitudes, for fear of treachery. But I assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people.
Стр. 407 - The Dissonance of the four generally received Evangelists, and the evidence of their authenticity examined.
Стр. 121 - ... by your obedience to my general, by your concord in the camp, and your valour in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.
Стр. 120 - I am come amongst you as you see at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
Стр. 127 - ... we are also apt to require some more softness of disposition, some greater lenity of temper, some of those amiable weaknesses by which her sex is distinguished.
Стр. 126 - There are few great personages in history who have been more exposed to the calumny of enemies and the adulation of friends than Queen Elizabeth ; and yet there is scarcely any whose reputation has been more certainly determined by the unanimous consent of posterity. The unusual length of her administration, and the strong features of her character, were able to overcome...
Стр. 125 - ... expressive of some inward grief, which she cared not to reveal : but sighs and groans were the chief vent which she gave to her despondency, and which, though they discovered her sorrows, were never able to ease or assuage them. Ten days and nights she lay upon the carpet, leaning on cushions which her maids brought her : and her physicians could not persuade her to allow herself to be put to bed, much less to make trial of any remedies which they prescribed to her.