Critical and historical essaysDent, 1966 |
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... honour that it was always from the stronger to the weaker side that he deserted . While Charles was oppressing the people , Falkland was a resolute champion of liberty . He attacked Strafford . He even con- curred in strong measures ...
... honour that it was always from the stronger to the weaker side that he deserted . While Charles was oppressing the people , Falkland was a resolute champion of liberty . He attacked Strafford . He even con- curred in strong measures ...
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... honour and virtue from one part of the character , extended their influence over every other . The second generation of the statesmen of this reign were worthy pupils of the schools in which they had been trained , of the gaming - table ...
... honour and virtue from one part of the character , extended their influence over every other . The second generation of the statesmen of this reign were worthy pupils of the schools in which they had been trained , of the gaming - table ...
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... honour of his country as he had shown to that of his family . He accepted a subsidy from France for the relief of Portugal . But this method of obtaining money was afterwards practised to a much greater extent and for objects much less ...
... honour of his country as he had shown to that of his family . He accepted a subsidy from France for the relief of Portugal . But this method of obtaining money was afterwards practised to a much greater extent and for objects much less ...
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ENGLISH HISTORY | 3 |
Introduction by Douglas Jerrold | 18 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 405 |
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