The History of England: From the Accession of James the Second, Volume 2Longman, Brown, Green Longmans, & Roberts, 1849 - Great Britain |
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... taken by surprise . Lewis was much troubled , and expressed great , and not unreasonable , anxiety as to the ulterior designs of the prince who had lately been his pensioner and vassal . There were strong rumours that William of Orange ...
... taken by surprise . Lewis was much troubled , and expressed great , and not unreasonable , anxiety as to the ulterior designs of the prince who had lately been his pensioner and vassal . There were strong rumours that William of Orange ...
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... taken advantage of the late insurrection to make large additions to the military force which his brother had left . The bodies now designated as the first six regiments of dragoon guards , the third and fourth regiments of dragoons ...
... taken advantage of the late insurrection to make large additions to the military force which his brother had left . The bodies now designated as the first six regiments of dragoon guards , the third and fourth regiments of dragoons ...
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... taken away or should be made permanent . Had he conformed to the laws , had he fulfilled his promises , had he abstained from employing any un- righteous methods for the propagation of his own theo- logical tenets , had he suspended the ...
... taken away or should be made permanent . Had he conformed to the laws , had he fulfilled his promises , had he abstained from employing any un- righteous methods for the propagation of his own theo- logical tenets , had he suspended the ...
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... taken the test ; but he knew them to be fit for public trust . He feared that artful men might avail themselves of this irregularity to disturb the harmony which existed between himself and his Parliament . But he would speak out . He ...
... taken the test ; but he knew them to be fit for public trust . He feared that artful men might avail themselves of this irregularity to disturb the harmony which existed between himself and his Parliament . But he would speak out . He ...
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... taken from the plough ; and James's Parliament contained a most unusual pro- portion of new members , who had brought from their country seats to Westminster no political knowledge and many violent prejudices . These gentlemen hated the ...
... taken from the plough ; and James's Parliament contained a most unusual pro- portion of new members , who had brought from their country seats to Westminster no political knowledge and many violent prejudices . These gentlemen hated the ...
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