Cusack, M.F. History of Ireland.-Guizot, F.P.G. Popular history of France.-Müller, D. Popular history of Germany.-Beale, J.H. Our great republicW. Gay and Company, 1884 - World history |
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... king , resided with his court . The kings of the petty kingdoms were called Righ . The eldest nephew or son of the king was termed Tanist , or successor , but any other kinsman might be chosen to this position by the people over whom he ...
... king , resided with his court . The kings of the petty kingdoms were called Righ . The eldest nephew or son of the king was termed Tanist , or successor , but any other kinsman might be chosen to this position by the people over whom he ...
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... king of Munster . The chief place in Leinster was Leiglin . 3. MUNSTER , which covered the southern portion of Ireland ... king's table . " This district was relieved from all taxation except that of the ard - righ , and may be vaguely ...
... king of Munster . The chief place in Leinster was Leiglin . 3. MUNSTER , which covered the southern portion of Ireland ... king's table . " This district was relieved from all taxation except that of the ard - righ , and may be vaguely ...
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... king's command , Erc , the son of Dego , rose up to salute him . The result of this interview was the appointment of a public discussion , to take place the next day at Tara , between St. Patrick and the pagan bards . It was Easter ...
... king's command , Erc , the son of Dego , rose up to salute him . The result of this interview was the appointment of a public discussion , to take place the next day at Tara , between St. Patrick and the pagan bards . It was Easter ...
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... king's reign . But it was all in vain . The successes of St. Patrick at Armagh and Cashel and Cruachin were like his ... King Amalgaidh were celebrat- ing a great festival . Their father had but lately died , and it was said these youths ...
... king's reign . But it was all in vain . The successes of St. Patrick at Armagh and Cashel and Cruachin were like his ... King Amalgaidh were celebrat- ing a great festival . Their father had but lately died , and it was said these youths ...
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... kings who came after the death of St. Patrick will demand a summary notice . We are unable to say that Olliol , who ... king Aengus died about this time . He was the first Christian king of Munster , and is the common ancestor of the ...
... kings who came after the death of St. Patrick will demand a summary notice . We are unable to say that Olliol , who ... king Aengus died about this time . He was the first Christian king of Munster , and is the common ancestor of the ...
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Page 127 - ... apostatize, yet the cause will live; and though the public speaker should die, yet the immortal fire shall outlast the organ which conveyed it, and the breath of liberty, like the word of the holy man, will not die with the prophet, but survive him.
Page 36 - Henry King of England, Duke of Normandy and Aquitaine, and Earl of Anjou, to all his liegemen, English, Norman, Welsh and Scotch, and to all other nations under his dominion, sends greeting.
Page 268 - and tell those who send you, that we are here by the will of the people, and that we shall not budge save at the point of the bayonet.
Page 127 - ... freedom, am I to hear of faction. I wish for nothing but to breathe, in this our island, in common with my fellow-subjects, the air of liberty. I have no ambition, unless it be the ambition to break your chain, and contemplate your glory.
Page 19 - The Scots willingly received them all, and took care to supply them with food, as also to furnish them with books to read, and their teaching, gratis.
Page 105 - As' for that which you mention concerning liberty of conscience, I meddle not with any man's conscience. But if by liberty of conscience, you mean a liberty to exercise the Mass, I judge it best to use plain dealing, and to let you know, Where the Parliament of England have power, that will not be allowed of.
Page 93 - But those chiefs being basely informed, that witnesses were to be hired against them, foolishly fled from Dublin, and so taking guilt upon them, they were declared rebels, and six entire counties in Ulster were at once forfeited to the crown, which was what their enemies wanted.
Page 123 - Now know ye, that we having considered of the said articles are graciously pleased hereby to declare, that we do for us, our heirs and successors, as far as in us lies, ratify and confirm the same, and every clause, matter and thing therein contained.
Page 138 - The affirmative was languid but indisputable — another momentary pause ensued — again his lips seemed to decline their office : at length , with an eye averted from the object which he hated , he proclaimed , with a subdued voice ,
Page 112 - Do you remember," said Coligny to him, "the warnings I gave you a few hours ago? You will do well to take your precautions.