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... England . He collected a volume of witty sayings from all quarters , which he sent forth with the title of " Apophthegmata , " and he issued a third edition of his Essays . This was the last work which he was vili INTRODUCTION .
... England . He collected a volume of witty sayings from all quarters , which he sent forth with the title of " Apophthegmata , " and he issued a third edition of his Essays . This was the last work which he was vili INTRODUCTION .
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... England for the collection of Peter's Pence , and while in England was preferred to the Archdeaconry of Wells . His History of England in Latin consists of twenty - seven books , and was begun by him in the latter years of Henry VII ...
... England for the collection of Peter's Pence , and while in England was preferred to the Archdeaconry of Wells . His History of England in Latin consists of twenty - seven books , and was begun by him in the latter years of Henry VII ...
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... England for the purpose of a personal in- spection of the historical treasures of the cathedrals and large libraries . He published a Summary of English Chronicles " and " A Survey of London , " which latter is the best known of his ...
... England for the purpose of a personal in- spection of the historical treasures of the cathedrals and large libraries . He published a Summary of English Chronicles " and " A Survey of London , " which latter is the best known of his ...
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... England to pray for the King's assistance for France against Brittany , would stand neutral . " Now it is to be noted that in Bacon's account of the king's reply it is stated that he " was utterly unwilling to enter into war with France ...
... England to pray for the King's assistance for France against Brittany , would stand neutral . " Now it is to be noted that in Bacon's account of the king's reply it is stated that he " was utterly unwilling to enter into war with France ...
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... another error . These ambassadors ( Urswick and Frion being members of the embassy ) were sent Dec. 11th , 1488 , to treat about terms between France and England and Brittany , a course needful enough for the succour of INTRODUCTION . xiii.
... another error . These ambassadors ( Urswick and Frion being members of the embassy ) were sent Dec. 11th , 1488 , to treat about terms between France and England and Brittany , a course needful enough for the succour of INTRODUCTION . xiii.
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