Critical and historical essaysDent, 1966 |
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Page 93
... opinion that the Catholics were one - half of the nation in the middle of the reign of Elizabeth . Rushton says that , when Elizabeth came to the throne , the Catholics were two - thirds of the nation , and the Protestants only one ...
... opinion that the Catholics were one - half of the nation in the middle of the reign of Elizabeth . Rushton says that , when Elizabeth came to the throne , the Catholics were two - thirds of the nation , and the Protestants only one ...
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... opinion on a historical question cannot possibly be correct , speaks very slightingly of this celebrated treaty ; and Mr. Courtenay , who by no means regards Temple with that profound veneration which is gener- ally found in biographers ...
... opinion on a historical question cannot possibly be correct , speaks very slightingly of this celebrated treaty ; and Mr. Courtenay , who by no means regards Temple with that profound veneration which is gener- ally found in biographers ...
Page 283
... opinion , denounces this delicious food a poison , blames his own folly in tasting it , and cautions his friends against it . After a long and violent struggle he recovers , and finds himself much exhausted by his sufferings , but free ...
... opinion , denounces this delicious food a poison , blames his own folly in tasting it , and cautions his friends against it . After a long and violent struggle he recovers , and finds himself much exhausted by his sufferings , but free ...
Contents
ENGLISH HISTORY | 3 |
Introduction by Douglas Jerrold | 18 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 405 |
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