Universal History Americanised; Or, An Historical View of the World, from the Earliest Records to the Year 1808: With a Particular Reference to the State of Society, Literature, Religion, and Form of Government, in the United States of America, Том 6Copy-right secured, for the benefit of the family of Doctor Ramsay, and printed by assignment from them, by M. Carey & son, 1819 |
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... complete conquest and civilization of the whole island , a much less military force would have been necessary ; and , when at last the inroads of the northern na- tions obliged the Romans to withdraw their legions from the island , in ...
... complete conquest and civilization of the whole island , a much less military force would have been necessary ; and , when at last the inroads of the northern na- tions obliged the Romans to withdraw their legions from the island , in ...
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... complete code of laws , which were promulgated A. D. 943. The sequel of their history presents little else than a succession of the same scenes of depredation and restless hostility ; until Edward I. annexed Wales to the English ...
... complete code of laws , which were promulgated A. D. 943. The sequel of their history presents little else than a succession of the same scenes of depredation and restless hostility ; until Edward I. annexed Wales to the English ...
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... complete establishment of the seven kingdoms ; a length of time which sufficiently shews how difficult the expul- sion of the Britons was found . During these calamitous times , war was the only subject of attention ; scenes of ...
... complete establishment of the seven kingdoms ; a length of time which sufficiently shews how difficult the expul- sion of the Britons was found . During these calamitous times , war was the only subject of attention ; scenes of ...
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... complete and decisive victory , and that the death of Harold , who was shot in the head by an arrow , ultimately decided the event of the day . The piety as well as prudence of the Normans , appears also to have been greater than that ...
... complete and decisive victory , and that the death of Harold , who was shot in the head by an arrow , ultimately decided the event of the day . The piety as well as prudence of the Normans , appears also to have been greater than that ...
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... complete his plan , he filled the episcopal sees with foreigners , whenever they became vacant ; and as his severities excited various revolts , these occasioned fresh forfeitures . So inva- riable was the tenor of his conduct in this ...
... complete his plan , he filled the episcopal sees with foreigners , whenever they became vacant ; and as his severities excited various revolts , these occasioned fresh forfeitures . So inva- riable was the tenor of his conduct in this ...
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Стр. 123 - I know I have but 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...
Стр. 201 - I am sure you must be aware that his Majesty cannot, and never will, in consequence of any representation or any menace from a foreign power, make any concession which can be in the smallest degree dangerous to the liberty of the press, as secured by the constitution of this country.
Стр. 329 - ... institutions prescribed by her religion. Even this favour, which is usually granted to the vilest criminal, was absolutely denied. Her attendants, during this conversation, were bathed in tears, and though, overawed by the presence of the two earls, with difficulty suppressed their anguish ; but no sooner did Kent and Shrewsbury withdraw, than they ran to their mistress, and burst out into the most passionate expressions of tenderness and sorrow.
Стр. 209 - He had been for some time in a declining state of health, and had become so nervous and irritable that he almost entirely secluded himself from public view.
Стр. 329 - Heaven, which repines because the body must endure the stroke of the executioner ; and though I did not expect that the queen of England would set the first example of violating the sacred person of a sovereign prince, I willingly submit to that which Providence has decreed to be my lot...
Стр. 332 - Bothwell's artful address and important services, can justify her attachment to that nobleman. Even the manners of the age, licentious as they were, are no apology for this...
Стр. 330 - Guise, full of tender but magnanimous sentiments, and recommended her soul to their prayers, and her afflicted servants to their protection. At supper she ate temperately, as usual, and conversed not only with ease, but with cheerfulness ; she drank to every one of her servants, and asked their forgiveness, if ever she had failed in any part of her duty towards them. At her wonted time she went to bed, and slept calmly a few hours. .Early in the morning she retired into her closet, and employed a...
Стр. 330 - Stewart delivered from all her cares, and such an end put to her tedious sufferings, as she has long expected. Bear witness that I die constant in my religion; firm in my fidelity towards Scotland; and unchanged in my affection to France. Commend me to my son. Tell him I have done nothing injurious to his kingdom, to his honour, or to his rights; and God forgive all those who have thirsted, without cause, for my blood!
Стр. 119 - He expired at Greenwich, in the sixteenth year of his age, and the seventh of his reign.
Стр. 123 - Let tyrants fear. I have always so behaved myself that, under God, I have placed my chiefest strength and safeguard in the loyal hearts and good will of my subjects...