The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. 5 vols. [in 9. The plates are dated 1797 to 1806].Cadell and Davies, 1812 |
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... Elizabeth . That Princess had dis- popula- rity . covered great prudence in her conduct during the reign of her sister ; and as men were sensible of the imminent danger to which she was every moment exposed , compassion towards her ...
... Elizabeth . That Princess had dis- popula- rity . covered great prudence in her conduct during the reign of her sister ; and as men were sensible of the imminent danger to which she was every moment exposed , compassion towards her ...
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... Elizabeth notified to foreign courts , her sister's death , and her own accession . She sent Lord Cobham to the Low Countries , where Philip then resided ; and she took care to express to that Monarch , her gratitude for the protection ...
... Elizabeth notified to foreign courts , her sister's death , and her own accession . She sent Lord Cobham to the Low Countries , where Philip then resided ; and she took care to express to that Monarch , her gratitude for the protection ...
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... ELIZABETH also proceeded to exert , in favour of the reformers , some acts of power which were authorised by the extent of royal prerogative during that age . Finding that the protestant teachers , irri- tated by persecution , broke out ...
... ELIZABETH also proceeded to exert , in favour of the reformers , some acts of power which were authorised by the extent of royal prerogative during that age . Finding that the protestant teachers , irri- tated by persecution , broke out ...
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... Elizabeth , though she threw out such hints as encouraged the protestants , de- layed the entire change of religion till the meeting of the parliament which was summoned to assem- ble . The elections had gone entirely against the A par ...
... Elizabeth , though she threw out such hints as encouraged the protestants , de- layed the entire change of religion till the meeting of the parliament which was summoned to assem- ble . The elections had gone entirely against the A par ...
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... Elizabeth broke the peace with France or Scotland during the interval , she should forfeit all title to Calais ; but if Henry made war on Elizabeth , he should be obliged immediately to restore that fortress f . All men of penetration e ...
... Elizabeth broke the peace with France or Scotland during the interval , she should forfeit all title to Calais ; but if Henry made war on Elizabeth , he should be obliged immediately to restore that fortress f . All men of penetration e ...
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