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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... court of France , that the Isle of Man should not suffer any depredations from privateers , or other armed vessels of that nation . The inhabitants of this island , who may amount to about 30,000 , are inoffensive , hospitable , and ...
... court of France , that the Isle of Man should not suffer any depredations from privateers , or other armed vessels of that nation . The inhabitants of this island , who may amount to about 30,000 , are inoffensive , hospitable , and ...
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... court was excessive . He was too lavish of his favours , espe- cially to the monks , and his attachment to their party was one of the distinguishing characteristics of his reign . He built or repaired upwards of forty religious houses ...
... court was excessive . He was too lavish of his favours , espe- cially to the monks , and his attachment to their party was one of the distinguishing characteristics of his reign . He built or repaired upwards of forty religious houses ...
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... critically exa- mined , and more amply related , and it will therefore be un- necessary , in this concise sketch , to enter into a circumstantial detail of the intrigues of courts , the dissentions of 64 RAMSAY'S UNIVERSAL HISTORY .
... critically exa- mined , and more amply related , and it will therefore be un- necessary , in this concise sketch , to enter into a circumstantial detail of the intrigues of courts , the dissentions of 64 RAMSAY'S UNIVERSAL HISTORY .
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... courts , the dissentions of nobles , and the operations of armies ; all that we propose is to mark the progress of national improvement , the state of society , and the consequences of those transactions and events , which have extended ...
... courts , the dissentions of nobles , and the operations of armies ; all that we propose is to mark the progress of national improvement , the state of society , and the consequences of those transactions and events , which have extended ...
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... courts of judicature , or taught in the schools . The sword , the land , and the law , were transferred , exclu- sively , into the hands of the conquerors ; and nothing but submission and labour left to the conquered . To prevent the ...
... courts of judicature , or taught in the schools . The sword , the land , and the law , were transferred , exclu- sively , into the hands of the conquerors ; and nothing but submission and labour left to the conquered . To prevent the ...
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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...