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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... latter was no longer aggressive , and they were happy now to be able to defend themselves against the predatory attacks , which , in the intervals of civil war , the Germans were in the habit of making on their neighbours . In the year ...
... latter was no longer aggressive , and they were happy now to be able to defend themselves against the predatory attacks , which , in the intervals of civil war , the Germans were in the habit of making on their neighbours . In the year ...
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... latter , as in order that they might be solemnly established . The states were divided into two classes : the first was composed of bishops , abbots , dukes , and counts , who had a deliberative voice in all the assemblies ; the second ...
... latter , as in order that they might be solemnly established . The states were divided into two classes : the first was composed of bishops , abbots , dukes , and counts , who had a deliberative voice in all the assemblies ; the second ...
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... latter , Astolfus , king of the Lombards , notwithstanding that his states were decidedly opposed to his interference with Italian politics . Pepin carried on successful wars against the Bavarians and Saxons : the latter were compelled ...
... latter , Astolfus , king of the Lombards , notwithstanding that his states were decidedly opposed to his interference with Italian politics . Pepin carried on successful wars against the Bavarians and Saxons : the latter were compelled ...
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... latter to unite their forces against him in order to repel his encroachments ; and a battle was fought at Fontenai , near Auxerre in Burgundy , where Lothaire was completely defeated . A treaty of peace was shortly afterwards concluded ...
... latter to unite their forces against him in order to repel his encroachments ; and a battle was fought at Fontenai , near Auxerre in Burgundy , where Lothaire was completely defeated . A treaty of peace was shortly afterwards concluded ...
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... latter to them . At the period of which we are treating , the states of Germany were divided into two classes ; the one composed of the Bavarians , Suabians , and Franconians ; the other of the Saxons : these states being united ...
... latter to them . At the period of which we are treating , the states of Germany were divided into two classes ; the one composed of the Bavarians , Suabians , and Franconians ; the other of the Saxons : these states being united ...
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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.