The Invasion of the Crimea: Its Origin, and an Account of Its Progress Down to the Death of Lord Raglan, Volumen 8W. Blackwood, 1888 |
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Página 348 - I am not a politician,' said Vaillant, ' but I know the feelings of the army. I am sure that if, after having spent months in the siege of Sebastopol, we return unsuccessful, the army will not be satisfied.
Página 87 - ... he threw upon those who conversed with him the spell of his own undaunted nature. Men went to him anxious and perturbed ; they came away firm.
Página 354 - House feels it a duty to declare that it will continue to give every support to her Majesty in the prosecution of the war, until her Majesty shall, in conjunction with her Allies, obtain for this country a safe and honourable peace.
Página 338 - ... In saying this, I may appear to contradict my former opinions. But, in fact, I do not retract those opinions. The system of limitation I believe to be far better than that of counterpoise ; but the question is between an imperfect security for Turkey and for Europe, and the continuance of the war. Should the Government of Her Majesty, in concert with that of France, be of opinion that such a peace can be accepted, they will instruct Lord Westmorland accordingly. If not, I hope to be allowed to...
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