Charles Knight's school history of England, abridged from the Popular history of England. [With] Questions, Volume 11865 |
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... Prince John chief justiciary - Richard imprisoned in the Tyrol - Blondel the Minstrel - Release of Richard - He settles affairs in England , and proceeds to Normandy , where John submits and Philip is defeated - Burdens of the people of ...
... Prince John chief justiciary - Richard imprisoned in the Tyrol - Blondel the Minstrel - Release of Richard - He settles affairs in England , and proceeds to Normandy , where John submits and Philip is defeated - Burdens of the people of ...
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... Prince of Orange with Princess Mary - Alleged Conspiracies of Jesuits - Charles's intrigues with France - Habeas Corpus Act passed - Covenanters in Scotland - Battles of Drumclog and Bothwell Bridge - Whigs and Tories CHAPTER XXXI ...
... Prince of Orange with Princess Mary - Alleged Conspiracies of Jesuits - Charles's intrigues with France - Habeas Corpus Act passed - Covenanters in Scotland - Battles of Drumclog and Bothwell Bridge - Whigs and Tories CHAPTER XXXI ...
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... Prince of Wales . Condition of France - The States - General convened - National Assembly - Emeute in Paris - National Guard -The Bastille taken - Bread riots in Paris - The king taken to Paris CHAPTER LII . A.D. 1789-1792 . - GEORGE ...
... Prince of Wales . Condition of France - The States - General convened - National Assembly - Emeute in Paris - National Guard -The Bastille taken - Bread riots in Paris - The king taken to Paris CHAPTER LII . A.D. 1789-1792 . - GEORGE ...
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... Prince Albert - Attempt on the Queen's life - Louis Napoleon at Boulogne - Sir Charles Napier at St. Jean d'Acre - Sugar Duties - Anti - Corn - Law League- " Opium War " -Afghanistan - Disastrous retreat from Cabul CHAPTER LXV . A.D. ...
... Prince Albert - Attempt on the Queen's life - Louis Napoleon at Boulogne - Sir Charles Napier at St. Jean d'Acre - Sugar Duties - Anti - Corn - Law League- " Opium War " -Afghanistan - Disastrous retreat from Cabul CHAPTER LXV . A.D. ...
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... prince into his power . But Hélie de St. Saen fled with his charge ; and put him under the protection of Louis , king of France , and Fulk , earl of Anjou . As the boy grew , the interests connected with him became more complicated . He ...
... prince into his power . But Hélie de St. Saen fled with his charge ; and put him under the protection of Louis , king of France , and Fulk , earl of Anjou . As the boy grew , the interests connected with him became more complicated . He ...
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Page 181 - Well, well, Master Kingston," quoth he, "I see the matter against me how it is framed; but if I had served God as diligently as I have done the king, he would not have given me over in my grey hairs.
Page 380 - ... a Liberty to Tender Consciences and that no man shall be disquieted or called in question for differences of opinion in matters of religion which do not disturb the peace of the kingdom...
Page 476 - Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts...
Page 688 - ENACTED, that, On every Such trial, the jury sworn to try the issue may give a general verdict of guilty or not guilty upon the whole matter put in issue upon such indictment or information...
Page 431 - ... heirs of the body of Her Majesty; and for default of such issue to Her Royal Highness the princess Anne of Denmark and the heirs of her body...
Page 615 - I call upon the honour of your Lordships to reverence the dignity of your ancestors, and to maintain your own. I call upon the spirit and humanity of my country to vindicate the national character.
Page 661 - Then ensued a scene of woe, the like of which no eye had seen, no heart conceived, and which no tongue can adequately tell. All the horrors of war before known or heard of, were mercy to that new havoc. A storm of universal fire blasted every field, consumed every house, destroyed every temple.
Page 237 - Be of good comfort, master Ridley, and play the man. We shall this day light such a candle, by God's grace, in England, as I trust shall never be put out.
Page 661 - Whilst the authors of all these evils were idly and stupidly gazing on this menacing meteor, which blackened all their horizon, it suddenly burst, and poured down the whole of its contents upon the plains of the Carnatic.
Page 620 - That the influence of the Crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished"?