The student's Constitutional history of England. The constitutional history of England from the accession of Henry vii. to the death of George ii by W. Smith1872 |
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... brought into one volume by leaving out most of the notes at the foot of the pages , and by abbreviating some of the less important remarks ; but the great bulk of the book remains unchanged , and nothing of importance has been omitted ...
... brought into one volume by leaving out most of the notes at the foot of the pages , and by abbreviating some of the less important remarks ; but the great bulk of the book remains unchanged , and nothing of importance has been omitted ...
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... brought to trial by means of regular sessions of gaol- delivery . 4. The fact of guilt or innocence on a criminal charge was determined in a public court , and in the county where the offence was alleged to have occurred , by a jury of ...
... brought to trial by means of regular sessions of gaol- delivery . 4. The fact of guilt or innocence on a criminal charge was determined in a public court , and in the county where the offence was alleged to have occurred , by a jury of ...
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... brought to trial for a conspiracy to overturn the government ; which he was induced to confess , in the hope , as we must conceive , and perhaps with an assurance , of pardon , and was immediately executed . The nearest heir to the ...
... brought to trial for a conspiracy to overturn the government ; which he was induced to confess , in the hope , as we must conceive , and perhaps with an assurance , of pardon , and was immediately executed . The nearest heir to the ...
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... brought within this strange act by a still more strange interpretation . Nor was the wounded pride of the king content with her death . Under the fear , as is most likely , of a more cruel punishment , which the law affixed to her ...
... brought within this strange act by a still more strange interpretation . Nor was the wounded pride of the king content with her death . Under the fear , as is most likely , of a more cruel punishment , which the law affixed to her ...
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... brought in person before the accused at the time of his trial , to avow and maintain what they have to say against him , unless he shall willingly confess the charges.14 This salutary provision was strengthened , not taken away , as ...
... brought in person before the accused at the time of his trial , to avow and maintain what they have to say against him , unless he shall willingly confess the charges.14 This salutary provision was strengthened , not taken away , as ...
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