Germany: The Spirit of Her History, Literature, Social Condition, and National Economy, Illustrated by Reference to Her Physical, Moral, and Political Statistics, and by Comparison with Other Countries |
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... appeared in any form , and I am indebted for them to the copious notes taken on the spot by my accomplished friend , Mr. George Toynbee , Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of London . To the talents and learning of this gentleman ...
... appeared in any form , and I am indebted for them to the copious notes taken on the spot by my accomplished friend , Mr. George Toynbee , Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of London . To the talents and learning of this gentleman ...
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... appeared in Dacia , and about the same time we first hear of the Alemanni , a mixture of Teutonic tribes , to protect themselves against whom , the Romans erected the Vallum Romanorum , parts of which still remain between Jacthausen and ...
... appeared in Dacia , and about the same time we first hear of the Alemanni , a mixture of Teutonic tribes , to protect themselves against whom , the Romans erected the Vallum Romanorum , parts of which still remain between Jacthausen and ...
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... appearance on the German side of the Alps , preferred to go and seek absolution in Italy . He found Gregory at Canossa , a strong fortress belonging to Matilda , countess of Este , which had been formed by nature and art , as a secure ...
... appearance on the German side of the Alps , preferred to go and seek absolution in Italy . He found Gregory at Canossa , a strong fortress belonging to Matilda , countess of Este , which had been formed by nature and art , as a secure ...
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... appeared to be the chief object of Charles , during an administration of thirty years , to increase the power and splendour of his house , by obtaining from the alienable domains and privileges , the greatest possible amount of money ...
... appeared to be the chief object of Charles , during an administration of thirty years , to increase the power and splendour of his house , by obtaining from the alienable domains and privileges , the greatest possible amount of money ...
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... appeared , provided with a safe - conduct from the emperor ; this , however , was violated , and the honest and zealous reformer was burnt alive . From this time , Sigismund became so much the object of popular hatred , that he was ...
... appeared , provided with a safe - conduct from the emperor ; this , however , was violated , and the honest and zealous reformer was burnt alive . From this time , Sigismund became so much the object of popular hatred , that he was ...
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Page 48 - The object of this confederation is the maintenance of the external and internal safety of Germany, and of the independence and inviolability of the confederated states.