Critical and Historical Essays, Volume 1J. M. Dent, 1951 - 1338 pages |
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Page 104
... Hampden . In the editions printed after the Restoration , the name of Hampden was omitted . " But I must tell the reader , " says Baxter , " that I did blot it out , not as changing my opinion of the person . Mr. John Hampden was one ...
... Hampden . In the editions printed after the Restoration , the name of Hampden was omitted . " But I must tell the reader , " says Baxter , " that I did blot it out , not as changing my opinion of the person . Mr. John Hampden was one ...
Page 105
... Hampden . He was born in 1594. In 1597 his father died , and left him heir to a very large estate . After passing some years at the grammar school of Thame , young Hampden was sent , at fifteen , to Magdalen College , in the University ...
... Hampden . He was born in 1594. In 1597 his father died , and left him heir to a very large estate . After passing some years at the grammar school of Thame , young Hampden was sent , at fifteen , to Magdalen College , in the University ...
Page 123
... Hampden that , though the judges held their situations only during the royal pleasure , the majority against him was the least possible . Five of the twelve pro- nounced in his favour . The remaining seven gave their voices for the writ ...
... Hampden that , though the judges held their situations only during the royal pleasure , the majority against him was the least possible . Five of the twelve pro- nounced in his favour . The remaining seven gave their voices for the writ ...
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HALLAMS HISTORY | 3 |
RANKES HISTORY OF THE POPES | 31 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 77 |
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