Critical and historical essaysDent, 1966 |
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Page 17
... spirit of liberty grew with the growing wealth and intelligence of the people . The feeble struggles and insults of James irritated instead of suppressing it ; and the events which immediately followed the accession of his son portended ...
... spirit of liberty grew with the growing wealth and intelligence of the people . The feeble struggles and insults of James irritated instead of suppressing it ; and the events which immediately followed the accession of his son portended ...
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... spirit of the nation , that spirit which had maintained the great conflict against the gigantic power of Philip , revived in all its strength . Counsels , such as are inspired by a generous despair , and are almost always followed by a ...
... spirit of the nation , that spirit which had maintained the great conflict against the gigantic power of Philip , revived in all its strength . Counsels , such as are inspired by a generous despair , and are almost always followed by a ...
Page 385
... spirit of Pitt had for a time been laid to rest . He silently acquiesced in that very system of continental measures which he had lately condemned . He ceased to talk disrespect- fully about Hanover . He did not object to the treaty ...
... spirit of Pitt had for a time been laid to rest . He silently acquiesced in that very system of continental measures which he had lately condemned . He ceased to talk disrespect- fully about Hanover . He did not object to the treaty ...
Contents
ENGLISH HISTORY | 3 |
Introduction by Douglas Jerrold | 18 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 405 |
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