Critical and historical essaysDent, 1966 |
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Page 510
... sent answers in the most florid language of compliment . He ordered Watts out of his presence , and threatened to impale him . He again sent for Watts , and begged pardon for the insult . In the meantime , his wretched maladministration ...
... sent answers in the most florid language of compliment . He ordered Watts out of his presence , and threatened to impale him . He again sent for Watts , and begged pardon for the insult . In the meantime , his wretched maladministration ...
Page 585
... sent out from England were men of his own choice . General Clavering , in particular , was supported by a large parliamentary connection , such as no Cabinet could be inclined to disoblige . The wish of the minister was to displace ...
... sent out from England were men of his own choice . General Clavering , in particular , was supported by a large parliamentary connection , such as no Cabinet could be inclined to disoblige . The wish of the minister was to displace ...
Page 590
... sent to Madras that Pondicherry should instantly be occupied . Near Calcutta works were thrown up which were thought to render the approach of a hostile force impossible . A maritime establishment was formed for the defence of the river ...
... sent to Madras that Pondicherry should instantly be occupied . Near Calcutta works were thrown up which were thought to render the approach of a hostile force impossible . A maritime establishment was formed for the defence of the river ...
Contents
ENGLISH HISTORY | 3 |
Introduction by Douglas Jerrold | 18 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 405 |
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