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... Henry VIII . much had been done for the improvement of Oxford , and the spirit of the new learning had given its studies fresh life . Erasmus and Colet had introduced the study of Greek , and Wolsey's magnificent founda- tion of the ...
... Henry VIII . much had been done for the improvement of Oxford , and the spirit of the new learning had given its studies fresh life . Erasmus and Colet had introduced the study of Greek , and Wolsey's magnificent founda- tion of the ...
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... Henry VIII . could not rest content with such a state of things . He wished to make his power felt in the country by a firm and vigorous government , and at the same time to win over the turbulent chiefs , and make them adopt English ...
... Henry VIII . could not rest content with such a state of things . He wished to make his power felt in the country by a firm and vigorous government , and at the same time to win over the turbulent chiefs , and make them adopt English ...
Page 121
... Henry VIII . himself , and left the Court in a passion . Before long a reconciliation was brought about ; but it is said that Elizabeth never quite forgot the affront . On August 4th , 1598 , she lost her faithful and well - tried ...
... Henry VIII . himself , and left the Court in a passion . Before long a reconciliation was brought about ; but it is said that Elizabeth never quite forgot the affront . On August 4th , 1598 , she lost her faithful and well - tried ...
Page 139
... Henry VIII . came to an end at her death . All through her reign much anxiety had been caused by uncertainty about the succession . Elizabeth could never be persuaded to name her successor . At first this policy was wise , especially ...
... Henry VIII . came to an end at her death . All through her reign much anxiety had been caused by uncertainty about the succession . Elizabeth could never be persuaded to name her successor . At first this policy was wise , especially ...
Page 140
... the genealogical table . The parliamentary title belonged to the House of Suffolk . An Act of Parliament had given Henry VIII . the right of disposing of the succession HENRY VII . TABLE OF SUCCESSION . by will , 140 SIR WALTER RALEGH .
... the genealogical table . The parliamentary title belonged to the House of Suffolk . An Act of Parliament had given Henry VIII . the right of disposing of the succession HENRY VII . TABLE OF SUCCESSION . by will , 140 SIR WALTER RALEGH .
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