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... gave no indication of his being possessed of any thing more than the very ordinary amount of talent of his family . He succeeded to the throne of England on the 11th of June , 1727 . Although Sir Robert Walpole had given matter of ...
... gave no indication of his being possessed of any thing more than the very ordinary amount of talent of his family . He succeeded to the throne of England on the 11th of June , 1727 . Although Sir Robert Walpole had given matter of ...
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... gave his confidence to any of his mistresses , but reserved that entire for his wife , who , much his superior in mental powers , really proved a most judicious and forbearing adviser . Sir Robert Walpole asserts that the king loved the ...
... gave his confidence to any of his mistresses , but reserved that entire for his wife , who , much his superior in mental powers , really proved a most judicious and forbearing adviser . Sir Robert Walpole asserts that the king loved the ...
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... gave early indications of consi- derable activity of intellect , and a predilection for a military life . In 1743 he made his first campaign in Germany . He was present , with his father , at the battle of Dettingen , and behaved with ...
... gave early indications of consi- derable activity of intellect , and a predilection for a military life . In 1743 he made his first campaign in Germany . He was present , with his father , at the battle of Dettingen , and behaved with ...
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... gave Captain Master of the Superb , in capturing the Spanish admiral , the San Philip . In the succeeding month of January , he was appointed to cruise off Pont- emilia , with the view of preventing the escape of Rear - admiral Cam ...
... gave Captain Master of the Superb , in capturing the Spanish admiral , the San Philip . In the succeeding month of January , he was appointed to cruise off Pont- emilia , with the view of preventing the escape of Rear - admiral Cam ...
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... gave the signal to engage ; but it was not repeated by Lestock , the second in command , whose division , it would seem , was yet considerably astern . An opportunity was thus lost of striking a very decisive blow ; and Mathews was so ...
... gave the signal to engage ; but it was not repeated by Lestock , the second in command , whose division , it would seem , was yet considerably astern . An opportunity was thus lost of striking a very decisive blow ; and Mathews was so ...
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A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, Volumen 5 George Godfrey Cunningham Vista completa - 1855 |
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Página 140 - THE Muse," disgusted at an age and clime Barren of every glorious theme, In distant lands now waits a better time, Producing subjects worthy fame ; — In happy climes, where, from the genial sun And virgin earth, such scenes ensue, The force of art by nature seems outdone, And fancied beauties by the true ; — In happy climes, the seat of innocence, Where nature guides and virtue rules ; Where men shall not impose, for truth and sense, The pedantry
Página 217 - for the purchase of the Museum, or Collection of Sir Hans Sloane, and of the Harleian Collection of Manuscripts ; and for providing one General Repository for the better reception and more convenient use of the said collections ; and of the Cottonian Library, and of the additions thereto.
Página 65 - But if he be resolved to assume the right of advising his Majesty, and directing the operations of the war, to what purpose are we called to this council ? When he talks of being responsible to the people, he talks the language of the House of Commons, and forgets, that at this board, he is only responsible to the King.
Página 318 - Born and educated in this country, I glory in the name of Briton ; and the peculiar happiness of my life will ever consist in promoting the welfare of a people whose loyalty and warm affection to me I consider as the greatest and most permanent security of my throne...
Página 392 - And I looked, and behold a pale horse: and his name that sat on him was Death, and Hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.
Página 459 - That the House would consider as enemies to his majesty and the country all those who should advise, or by any means attempt, the further prosecution of offensive war on the Continent of North America.
Página 136 - When I deny sensible things an existence out of the mind, I do not mean my mind in particular, but all minds. Now, it is plain they have an existence exterior to my mind ; since I find them by experience to be independent of it.
Página 172 - Hvo, and a large collection of ancient Jewish and heathen testimonies to the ' Truth of the Christian Religion
Página 136 - When in broad daylight I open my eyes, it is not in my power to choose whether I shall see or no, or to determine what particular objects shall present themselves to my view...
Página 332 - To please universally was the object of his life ; but to tax and to please, no more than to love and to be wise, is not given to men.