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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... land and sea , scarcely half compensated the country for the prodigious loss of blood and treasure , and the crippling of her commerce , which she had to undergo . In fact , two great mistakes marked the policy of the English Government ...
... land and sea , scarcely half compensated the country for the prodigious loss of blood and treasure , and the crippling of her commerce , which she had to undergo . In fact , two great mistakes marked the policy of the English Government ...
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... land and sea , and , spite of the attempts of the Prussians under Platen and Knobloch , sent by Frederick to relieve it , it had been compelled to sur- render . Under these discouraging circumstances Frederick took up his winter ...
... land and sea , and , spite of the attempts of the Prussians under Platen and Knobloch , sent by Frederick to relieve it , it had been compelled to sur- render . Under these discouraging circumstances Frederick took up his winter ...
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... land , but they were soon compelled to draw off . When the besiegers v ere beginning to despair , some further reinforcements , from New York and the West Indian Islands , gave them fresh spirit . Eight hundred marines were also landed ...
... land , but they were soon compelled to draw off . When the besiegers v ere beginning to despair , some further reinforcements , from New York and the West Indian Islands , gave them fresh spirit . Eight hundred marines were also landed ...
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... land . The only trifling piece of success was the seizure of the Portu- guese colony of Sacramento , on the river La Plata ; the capture of several British merchantmen there , and the repulse , by these means , of a private expedition ...
... land . The only trifling piece of success was the seizure of the Portu- guese colony of Sacramento , on the river La Plata ; the capture of several British merchantmen there , and the repulse , by these means , of a private expedition ...
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... land and houses ; and his paternal estate in the and lord Egremont very properly insisted that we should island which bears his name is not above one thousand five demand an equivalent for the conquest in Cuba . Pitt hundred pounds a ...
... land and houses ; and his paternal estate in the and lord Egremont very properly insisted that we should island which bears his name is not above one thousand five demand an equivalent for the conquest in Cuba . Pitt hundred pounds a ...
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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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