The British Admirals: With an Introductory View of the Naval History of England, Том 1Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman, 1833 |
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... less eminent in scientific reputation . By this means , the work has lately advanced so fast towards its completion that its publication will be speedily com- menced , and will be continued at short and regular intervals . The plan of ...
... less eminent in scientific reputation . By this means , the work has lately advanced so fast towards its completion that its publication will be speedily com- menced , and will be continued at short and regular intervals . The plan of ...
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... less of the author or his work , in relation to the general literature of his country . We have long considered how best to obviate this difficulty ; and our plans are now sufficiently matured to justify us in announcing them : we have ...
... less of the author or his work , in relation to the general literature of his country . We have long considered how best to obviate this difficulty ; and our plans are now sufficiently matured to justify us in announcing them : we have ...
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... less from any ap- prehension of the duke's strength , than because they believed a report that he was about to attack Calais , and thought they might be needed there for its defence . Walter Jansen , a seaman in great renown among the ...
... less from any ap- prehension of the duke's strength , than because they believed a report that he was about to attack Calais , and thought they might be needed there for its defence . Walter Jansen , a seaman in great renown among the ...
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... less good manners , and good qualities least of all , this prince , being eighteen year prisoner within this realm , was so instructed and taught by his schoolmasters and pedagogues , appointed to him by the only clemency of the king ...
... less good manners , and good qualities least of all , this prince , being eighteen year prisoner within this realm , was so instructed and taught by his schoolmasters and pedagogues , appointed to him by the only clemency of the king ...
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... less , to both parties . Presently , as M. Charles had fore- warned his eager associate , the wind sprung up ; it filled the sails of the English ; the French made all speed to- ward their own shore ; and the other Spanish galleys ...
... less , to both parties . Presently , as M. Charles had fore- warned his eager associate , the wind sprung up ; it filled the sails of the English ; the French made all speed to- ward their own shore ; and the other Spanish galleys ...
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The British Admirals: With an Introductory View of the Naval History ..., Том 1 Robert Southey,Robert Bell Просмотр фрагмента - 1833 |
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Стр. 366 - ... 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. 344 - Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses ; but we will remember the Name of the LORD our God.
Стр. 144 - Enclosures they would not forbid, for that had been to forbid the improvement of the patrimony of the kingdom ; nor tillage they would not compel, for that was to strive with nature and utility...
Стр. 365 - I know I have but the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart 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 realms...
Стр. 361 - English ships using their prerogative of nimble steerage, whereby they could turn and wield themselves with the wind which way they listed, came often times very near upon the Spaniards, and charged them so sore, that now and then they were but a pike's length asunder : and so continually giving them, one broadside after another, they discharged all their shot both great and small upon them, spending one whole day from morning till night in that violent kind of conflict, untill such time as powder...
Стр. 365 - 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; and therefore 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. 365 - ... they marched towards Tilbury, their cheerful countenances, courageous words and gestures, dancing and leaping wheresoever they came ; and in the camp their most felicity was hope of fight with the enemy, where oft-times divers rumours ran of their foes approach, and that present battle would be given them, then were they as joyful at such news as if lusty giants were to run a race.
Стр. 307 - A Declaration of the Causes moving the Queen of England to give Aid to the Defence of the People afflicted and oppressed in the Low Countries 472.
Стр. 365 - 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 assure you, I do not desire to live to distrust my faithful and loving people. Let tyrants fear...
Стр. 356 - the gentlemen of England hired ships from all parts at their own charge, and with one accord came flocking thither as to a set field, where glory was to be attained, and faithful service performed unto their prince and their country.