The History of the Anglo-Saxons from the Earliest Period to the Norman Conquest, Volume 2Carey & Hart, 1841 - Anglo-Saxons |
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... of Ulfr , 33 1028 . Death of St. Olave of Norway , 34 1031 . Canute's greatness of mind , His patronage of the Scallds , His journey to Rome , His noble feelings , 34 35 36 38 iv CHAPTER XII . The Reign of Harold the First.
... of Ulfr , 33 1028 . Death of St. Olave of Norway , 34 1031 . Canute's greatness of mind , His patronage of the Scallds , His journey to Rome , His noble feelings , 34 35 36 38 iv CHAPTER XII . The Reign of Harold the First.
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... mind ; or of changing the dynasty , as at last took place , from Ethelred to Svein . Infatuation with- out treachery could hardly have been so imbecile , as to have bought off an invader a second time , when the nation was so powerful ...
... mind ; or of changing the dynasty , as at last took place , from Ethelred to Svein . Infatuation with- out treachery could hardly have been so imbecile , as to have bought off an invader a second time , when the nation was so powerful ...
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... mind which sometimes accompanies talents even in a lowly state , glowed within him ; and , in an emanation of a noble spirit , he exclaimed , " I will not accept your ring , but I will try to lead you to your friends . If I succeed ...
... mind which sometimes accompanies talents even in a lowly state , glowed within him ; and , in an emanation of a noble spirit , he exclaimed , " I will not accept your ring , but I will try to lead you to your friends . If I succeed ...
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... mind . He maintained an exact equality , between the two nations , in ranks , council , and war . In 1019 , England was so tranquil , that he went to Den- mark , and passed the winter in his native country . Canute maintained his ...
... mind . He maintained an exact equality , between the two nations , in ranks , council , and war . In 1019 , England was so tranquil , that he went to Den- mark , and passed the winter in his native country . Canute maintained his ...
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... mind . He seems to have been one of those men , who feel that they are born to merit the approbation of future generations , and whose actions become sublimer , as their name seems likely to be perpetuated . He lived to posterity as ...
... mind . He seems to have been one of those men , who feel that they are born to merit the approbation of future generations , and whose actions become sublimer , as their name seems likely to be perpetuated . He lived to posterity as ...
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