Universal History: From the Creation of the World to the Decease of George III, 1820, Том 5Harper, 1857 |
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... authority for the fact , that when the Romans had ex-- tended their conquests as far as the Euphrates , finding the intercourse established by caravans , which trav- elled at stated seasons from those provinces to India , they took ...
... authority for the fact , that when the Romans had ex-- tended their conquests as far as the Euphrates , finding the intercourse established by caravans , which trav- elled at stated seasons from those provinces to India , they took ...
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... authority . This , which is the last revolution that China has undergone , happened in the year 1641 ; since which time the empire has peaceably submitted to the government of the Tartar princes who are now upon the throne , and who ...
... authority . This , which is the last revolution that China has undergone , happened in the year 1641 ; since which time the empire has peaceably submitted to the government of the Tartar princes who are now upon the throne , and who ...
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... authority of certain Jesuits , who , travelling as missionaries into that empire , from which it is a piece of national policy to exclude all strangers , were obliged to court and purchase the privilege of residence in the country by ...
... authority of certain Jesuits , who , travelling as missionaries into that empire , from which it is a piece of national policy to exclude all strangers , were obliged to court and purchase the privilege of residence in the country by ...
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... authority for all these assertions ? the answer is - The Chinese annals . If it is inquired , How these annals are authenticated ? the answer is- By astronomical observations . What is the force of this ultimate proof we have already ...
... authority for all these assertions ? the answer is - The Chinese annals . If it is inquired , How these annals are authenticated ? the answer is- By astronomical observations . What is the force of this ultimate proof we have already ...
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... authority of Duhalde , Le Comte , and some of the his- torians of this empire who are most worthy of credit . " There is not a subject of this empire , " says Du- halde , " Chinese or Tartar , from the meanest peasant to the highest of ...
... authority of Duhalde , Le Comte , and some of the his- torians of this empire who are most worthy of credit . " There is not a subject of this empire , " says Du- halde , " Chinese or Tartar , from the meanest peasant to the highest of ...
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Стр. 183 - That every person committed for treason or felony shall, if he requires it the first week of the next term, or the first day of the next session of oyer and terminer...
Стр. 87 - 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. 87 - 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 - 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. 87 - To which, rather than any dishonour should 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. I know already by your forwardness, that you have deserved rewards and crowns ; and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you.
Стр. 87 - ... in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.
Стр. 178 - The true reason, arising from the spirit of our constitution, seems to be this. The lords being a permanent hereditary body, created at pleasure by the king, are supposed more liable to be influenced by the crown, and when once influenced to continue so, than the commons, who are a temporary, elective body, freely *nominated by the people.
Стр. 87 - I know already for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns ; and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the...
Стр. 85 - ... victory on the side of t.he Moors. He had no sooner brought his men to the engagement, but finding himself utterly spent, he was again replaced in his litter, where, laying his finger on his mouth, to enjoin secrecy to his officers who stood about him, he died a few moments after, in that posture.
Стр. 178 - The general reason given for this exclusive privilege of the House of Commons is that the supplies are raised upon the body of the people, and therefore it is proper that they alone should have the right of taxing themselves.