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Page 123
... person , to make him less reso- lute in his cause , were compelled to give him a just testimony . " But his demeanour , though it impressed Lord Falkland with the deepest respect , though it drew forth the praises of Solicitor - General ...
... person , to make him less reso- lute in his cause , were compelled to give him a just testimony . " But his demeanour , though it impressed Lord Falkland with the deepest respect , though it drew forth the praises of Solicitor - General ...
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... person of a king is sacred . Was the person of James considered sacred at the Boyne ? To discharge cannon against an army in which a king is known to be posted is to approach pretty near to regicide . Charles , too , it should always be ...
... person of a king is sacred . Was the person of James considered sacred at the Boyne ? To discharge cannon against an army in which a king is known to be posted is to approach pretty near to regicide . Charles , too , it should always be ...
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... person who conducted the business of the Govern- ment in that House had almost always been Prime Minister . In these circumstances , it was not to be supposed that any person who possessed the talents necessary for the situation would ...
... person who conducted the business of the Govern- ment in that House had almost always been Prime Minister . In these circumstances , it was not to be supposed that any person who possessed the talents necessary for the situation would ...
Contents
HALLAMS HISTORY | 3 |
RANKES HISTORY OF THE POPES | 31 |
INDEX | 38 |
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