The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. 5 vols. [in 9. The plates are dated 1797 to 1806]. |
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The conduct of these English patriots was more mean than criminal ; and
Monsieur Courten says , that two hundred thousand livres employed by the
Spaniards and Germans , would have more influence than two millions
distributed by France ...
The conduct of these English patriots was more mean than criminal ; and
Monsieur Courten says , that two hundred thousand livres employed by the
Spaniards and Germans , would have more influence than two millions
distributed by France ...
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Lewis received him with the highest generosity , sympathy , and regard ; a
conduct which , more than his most signal victories , contributes to the honour of
that great monarch . Thus ended the reign of a Prince , whom , if we King ' s
consider ...
Lewis received him with the highest generosity , sympathy , and regard ; a
conduct which , more than his most signal victories , contributes to the honour of
that great monarch . Thus ended the reign of a Prince , whom , if we King ' s
consider ...
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Remonstrates with Mary concerning her conduct , 200 . Reduces Mary ' s party in
Scotland , 203 . Concludes - a defensive alliance with France , 204 . Her
reception of Fenelon , the French ambassador , ordered to excuse the massacre
of ...
Remonstrates with Mary concerning her conduct , 200 . Reduces Mary ' s party in
Scotland , 203 . Concludes - a defensive alliance with France , 204 . Her
reception of Fenelon , the French ambassador , ordered to excuse the massacre
of ...
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His grateful remembrance of Theobald Archbishop of Canterbury , ib . Creates
Thomas à Becket Chancellor , 384 . " Instance of his familiarity with him , 385 .
Makes him Archbishop of Canterbury , 386 . Provoked by his arbitrary conduct ,
388 .
His grateful remembrance of Theobald Archbishop of Canterbury , ib . Creates
Thomas à Becket Chancellor , 384 . " Instance of his familiarity with him , 385 .
Makes him Archbishop of Canterbury , 386 . Provoked by his arbitrary conduct ,
388 .
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Review of his character and conduct , ib . His wife and children banished , 218
His sons assassinate their cousin Henry d ' Almaine at Viterbo , ib . Leicester ,
Thomas Earl of , a curious view of his annual expences , ii . 370 Lord , Robert
Dudley ...
Review of his character and conduct , ib . His wife and children banished , 218
His sons assassinate their cousin Henry d ' Almaine at Viterbo , ib . Leicester ,
Thomas Earl of , a curious view of his annual expences , ii . 370 Lord , Robert
Dudley ...
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| Title | The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. 5 vols. [in 9. The plates are dated 1797 to 1806]. Volume 8 of The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. 5 vols. [in 9. The plates are dated 1797 to 1806], David Hume |
| Author | David Hume |
| Published | 1812 |
| Original from | Oxford University |
| Digitized | 14 May 2007 |
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