John Cassell's illustrated history of England. The text, to the reign of Edward i by J.F. Smith; and from that period by W. Howitt, Volume 51865 |
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... army of twenty thousand men into Silesia to the aid of Frederick . These were commanded by general Czernicheff , and enabled the Prussian king to assume the aggressive against the Austrians , compelling marshal Daun to take up the very ...
... army of twenty thousand men into Silesia to the aid of Frederick . These were commanded by general Czernicheff , and enabled the Prussian king to assume the aggressive against the Austrians , compelling marshal Daun to take up the very ...
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... army had not been withdrawn , as Frederick's subsidy had , and Ferdinand exerted himself with his usual spirit . He ... army , such as it was , did not exceed twenty thousand ; the fortresses were in ruins ; the army did not possess a ...
... army had not been withdrawn , as Frederick's subsidy had , and Ferdinand exerted himself with his usual spirit . He ... army , such as it was , did not exceed twenty thousand ; the fortresses were in ruins ; the army did not possess a ...
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... army by the earl of Albemarle . On the addition of Sir James Douglas's squadron , the whole force , which was destined for Cuba , amounted to nineteen ships of the line , eighteen frigates , and other smaller vessels , with a hundred ...
... army by the earl of Albemarle . On the addition of Sir James Douglas's squadron , the whole force , which was destined for Cuba , amounted to nineteen ships of the line , eighteen frigates , and other smaller vessels , with a hundred ...
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... army , and themselves for their services . Clive's own share was two hundred and fifty - four thousand pounds , and the shares of the members of the committee from twenty thousand to one hundred thousand pounds each . They and RIVILEGE ...
... army , and themselves for their services . Clive's own share was two hundred and fifty - four thousand pounds , and the shares of the members of the committee from twenty thousand to one hundred thousand pounds each . They and RIVILEGE ...
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... army . Gage , who was waiting fresh reinforcements , lay quiet , contented to hold his post , when he might , according to military authorities , have attacked the American lines ,, at first loose , and without any proper order and ...
... army . Gage , who was waiting fresh reinforcements , lay quiet , contented to hold his post , when he might , according to military authorities , have attacked the American lines ,, at first loose , and without any proper order and ...
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Page 229 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?
Page 379 - I impeach him in the name of the people of India, whose laws, rights and liberties he has subverted; whose properties he has destroyed; whose country he has laid waste and desolate. I impeach him in the name and by virtue of those eternal laws of justice which he has violated. I impeach him in the name of human nature itself, which he has cruelly outraged, injured and oppressed, in both sexes, in every age, rank, situation, and condition of life.
Page 176 - I call upon the spirit and humanity of my country to vindicate the national character. I invoke the genius of the constitution. From the tapestry that adorns these walls, the immortal ancestor of this noble Lord frowns with indignation at THE DISGRACE OF HIS COUNTRY...
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Page 286 - But, you may rely upon it, the patience and long-suffering of this army are almost exhausted, and that there never was so great a spirit of discontent as at this instant. While in the field, I think it may be kept from breaking out into acts of outrage ; but when we retire into winter-quarters, unless the storm is previously dissipated, I cannot be at ease respecting the consequences. It is high time for a peace.
Page 114 - To conclude, my lords, if the ministers thus persevere in misadvising and misleading the king, I will not say, that they can alienate the affections of his subjects from his crown ; but I will affirm, that they will make the crown not worth his wearing. I will not say that the king is betrayed ; but I will pronounce, that the kingdom is undone.
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