The History of England: From the Revolution to the Death of George II. (Designed as a Continuation of Mr. Hume's History.) ...Levis & Weaver, no.193, Market Street. Thomas L. Plowman, printer., 1810 - Great Britain |
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... measures . Their party was espoused by all the friends of the lineal succession ; by the Roman catholics ; by those who were personally attached to the late king ; and by such as were disgusted by the conduct and personal deportment of ...
... measures . Their party was espoused by all the friends of the lineal succession ; by the Roman catholics ; by those who were personally attached to the late king ; and by such as were disgusted by the conduct and personal deportment of ...
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... measure to the success of that expedi- tion . The principal individuals that composed this ministry have been characterized in the history of the preceding reigns . We have had occasion to mention the fine talents , the vivacity , the ...
... measure to the success of that expedi- tion . The principal individuals that composed this ministry have been characterized in the history of the preceding reigns . We have had occasion to mention the fine talents , the vivacity , the ...
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... measures as should be judged indispensably necessary for the welfare of the nation . The commons returning to their house , immediately passed nify their assent or dissent with respect to the person proposed as their sovereign . This ...
... measures as should be judged indispensably necessary for the welfare of the nation . The commons returning to their house , immediately passed nify their assent or dissent with respect to the person proposed as their sovereign . This ...
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... measure had gradually withdrawn themselves from the house , so that very few remained but such as were devoted to the new monarch . These , therefore , brought in a bill for preventing all dis putes concerning the present parliament ...
... measure had gradually withdrawn themselves from the house , so that very few remained but such as were devoted to the new monarch . These , therefore , brought in a bill for preventing all dis putes concerning the present parliament ...
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... measure they should think proper to take for a new regulation or total suppression of the hearth money , which he ... measures in support of his crown , as would convince the world that he reigned in the hearts of his people . § VI ...
... measure they should think proper to take for a new regulation or total suppression of the hearth money , which he ... measures in support of his crown , as would convince the world that he reigned in the hearts of his people . § VI ...
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