True Stories from the History of Scotland: Intended as a Companion to "True Stories from English History." |
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... kingdom would have been in their power . The engagement was desperate , and so sanguinary , that the rivulet which proceeds from Loch Tay is said to have had its waters dyed with the blood of the slain ; but at last the Danes gave way ...
... kingdom would have been in their power . The engagement was desperate , and so sanguinary , that the rivulet which proceeds from Loch Tay is said to have had its waters dyed with the blood of the slain ; but at last the Danes gave way ...
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... kingdom , and the establishment of wise laws and justice amongst his people . In the mean time , Macbeth , who had gained great fame by his success against the Danes , began to grow ambitious , aspiring to the crown itself ; and Dun ...
... kingdom , and the establishment of wise laws and justice amongst his people . In the mean time , Macbeth , who had gained great fame by his success against the Danes , began to grow ambitious , aspiring to the crown itself ; and Dun ...
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... kingdom ; but he was engaged in a dangerous war with William the Conqueror , king of England , which brought many troubles upon him . This war was occasion- ed by the following circumstances : When Ed- ward the QUEEN MARGARET . 11 ...
... kingdom ; but he was engaged in a dangerous war with William the Conqueror , king of England , which brought many troubles upon him . This war was occasion- ed by the following circumstances : When Ed- ward the QUEEN MARGARET . 11 ...
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... kingdom , and to conceal no grievances from her , on pain of her displeasure . By him she was informed that the nobles were inclined to be rebellious , and the commons given up to all kinds of wickedness . Above all , Turgot complained ...
... kingdom , and to conceal no grievances from her , on pain of her displeasure . By him she was informed that the nobles were inclined to be rebellious , and the commons given up to all kinds of wickedness . Above all , Turgot complained ...
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... kingdom ; but the age and infirmities of Edgar Atheling allowed him to be defended by another . For a long time , no man could be found , who would enter the lists with this champion ; but at last Godwin of Winches- ter , whose family ...
... kingdom ; but the age and infirmities of Edgar Atheling allowed him to be defended by another . For a long time , no man could be found , who would enter the lists with this champion ; but at last Godwin of Winches- ter , whose family ...
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