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... brought to adopt the Roman manners , and many of them even consented to speak the language and wear the costume of their conquerors . Roads were made which traversed the country in every di- rection , and the chief cities were fortified ...
... brought to adopt the Roman manners , and many of them even consented to speak the language and wear the costume of their conquerors . Roads were made which traversed the country in every di- rection , and the chief cities were fortified ...
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... brought up to the sea from childhood . The Saxon shore was the name given to that portion of the coast between Norfolk and Sussex . It was probably so called either from the descents made on this coast by the Saxon pirates , or , as ...
... brought up to the sea from childhood . The Saxon shore was the name given to that portion of the coast between Norfolk and Sussex . It was probably so called either from the descents made on this coast by the Saxon pirates , or , as ...
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... brought to submission . The Danes , who had supported him , were driven from their southern possessions , and confined to the territory north of the Humber . In these wars Edward was greatly assisted by his wise BRITAIN UNDER THE SAXONS ...
... brought to submission . The Danes , who had supported him , were driven from their southern possessions , and confined to the territory north of the Humber . In these wars Edward was greatly assisted by his wise BRITAIN UNDER THE SAXONS ...
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... brought down on him their hatred , and eventually led to the most painful results . On the occasion of his coronation he left the banqueting hall , where his nobles were revelling , and retired to the chamber of his wife Elgiva . This ...
... brought down on him their hatred , and eventually led to the most painful results . On the occasion of his coronation he left the banqueting hall , where his nobles were revelling , and retired to the chamber of his wife Elgiva . This ...
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... brought him a cup of mead , and , whilst he was drinking it , caused him to be stabbed from behind by one of her attendants . Hence the name bestowed on him by the monkish chroniclers . 16. ETHELRED THE UNREADY ascended the throne at ...
... brought him a cup of mead , and , whilst he was drinking it , caused him to be stabbed from behind by one of her attendants . Hence the name bestowed on him by the monkish chroniclers . 16. ETHELRED THE UNREADY ascended the throne at ...
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Стр. 202 - That the freedom of speech, and debates or proceedings in Parliament, ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.
Стр. 250 - Excise. A hateful tax levied upon commodities, and adjudged not by the common judges of property, but wretches hired by those to whom excise is paid.
Стр. 237 - Here lies Fred, Who was alive, and is dead. Had it been his father, I had much rather. Had it been his brother, Still better than another. Had it been his sister, No one would have missed her. Had it been the whole generation, Still better for the nation. But since 'tis only Fred, Who was alive, and is dead, There's no more to be said.
Стр. 174 - I came into the House one morning well clad, and perceived a gentleman speaking, whom I knew not, very ordinarily apparelled ; for it was a plain cloth suit, which seemed to have been made by an ill country tailor. His linen was plain, and not very clean ; and I remember a speck or two of blood upon his little band, which was not much larger than his collar : his hat was without a hatband. His stature was of a good size ; his sword stuck close to his side ; his countenance swoln and reddish : his...
Стр. 128 - I renounce and refuse, as things written with my hand contrary to the truth which I thought in my heart, and written for fear of death, and to save my life if it might be...
Стр. 186 - God grant mine eyes may never behold the like, who now saw above 10,000 houses all in one flame ! The noise and cracking and thunder of the impetuous flames, the shrieking of women and children...
Стр. 147 - For though there be no appearance of any stir, yet, I say, they shall receive a terrible blow this parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them.
Стр. 186 - ... houses all in one flame ! The noise and cracking and thunder of the impetuous flames, the shrieking of women and children, the hurry of people, the fall of towers, houses, and churches, was like...
Стр. 128 - Be of good comfort, master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.
Стр. 127 - If my fault deserved punishment, my youth at least, and my imprudence, were worthy of excuse. God and posterity will show me favour.