The history of England, from the invasion of Julius Cæsar to the revolution in 1688. 5 vols. [in 9. The plates are dated 1797 to 1806].1812 |
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Página 191
... Edward III . are the compassing and in- tending of the King's death , and the actually levying of war against him ; and by the law of Mary , the crime must be proved by the concurring testimony of two witnesses , to some overt act ...
... Edward III . are the compassing and in- tending of the King's death , and the actually levying of war against him ; and by the law of Mary , the crime must be proved by the concurring testimony of two witnesses , to some overt act ...
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... Edward Hales , a new proselyte , had accepted a commission of colonel ; and directions were given his coachman to prosecute him for the penalty of five hundred pounds , which the law , establishing Dispen the tests , had granted to ...
... Edward Hales , a new proselyte , had accepted a commission of colonel ; and directions were given his coachman to prosecute him for the penalty of five hundred pounds , which the law , establishing Dispen the tests , had granted to ...
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... Edward Coke , the great oracle of Eng- lish law , had not only concurred with all other lawyers in favour of this prerogative , but seems even to believe it so inherent in the crown , that an act of parliament itself could not abolish ...
... Edward Coke , the great oracle of Eng- lish law , had not only concurred with all other lawyers in favour of this prerogative , but seems even to believe it so inherent in the crown , that an act of parliament itself could not abolish ...
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... Edward III . of England , ib . Stimulates Edward to assert his pretensions to the crown of France , ib . Joins the army of Edward on his invasion of France , 404 . routed at St. Omer's , ib . Is sent with English succours to Britany ...
... Edward III . of England , ib . Stimulates Edward to assert his pretensions to the crown of France , ib . Joins the army of Edward on his invasion of France , 404 . routed at St. Omer's , ib . Is sent with English succours to Britany ...
Página 349
... Edward pronounces decision in his favour , 258. Swears fealty to Edward , who puts him in possession of the kingdom , ib . Is incensed by the usurpations of Edward , 259. Forms an alliance with Philip of France , 265. Refuses compliance ...
... Edward pronounces decision in his favour , 258. Swears fealty to Edward , who puts him in possession of the kingdom , ib . Is incensed by the usurpations of Edward , 259. Forms an alliance with Philip of France , 265. Refuses compliance ...
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affairs alliance appeared army authority bill Bishop catholics CHAP character Charles Charles II church conduct conspiracy council country party court covenanters crown Danby dangerous death declared Duke Duke of Monmouth Duke of York Dutch Dutchess Earl Edward Edward III Elizabeth endeavoured enemies engaged England English execution faction farther favour France French granted Henry VIII Holland honour house of peers impeachment insurrection Ireland James Jesuits jury King King's kingdom Lewis liament liberty London Lord LXIX LXVI LXVII LXXI Mary measures ment ministers monarch Monmouth murder nation Nimeguen Oates obliged opposition parlia parliament peace peers person popery popish plot popular pounds prerogative present pretended Prince of Condé Prince of Orange principles prisoner prorogation prosecution protestant Queen reason received refused regard reign religion rendered restoration revenue Scotland Scots seemed sent Shaftesbury succession summoned thought tion treaty trial violent voted whole zeal
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Página 310 - That King James II., having endeavoured to subvert the constitution of the kingdom, by breaking the original contract between king and people ; and by the advice of Jesuits and other wicked persons, having violated the fundamental laws and having withdrawn himself out of the kingdom, has abdicated the government, and that the throne is thereby vacant.
Página 212 - Charles, that he never said a foolish thing nor ever did a wise one : A censure which, though too far carried, seems to have some foundation in his character and deportment.
Página 12 - I, AB, do declare, that it is not lawful, upon any pretence whatsoever, to take arms against the king : and that I do abhor that traitorous position of taking arms by his authority against his person, or against those that are commissioned by him...
Página 221 - ... men may think, that by feeding me from time to time with such supplies as they think convenient, they will better secure frequent meetings of Parliament : but as this is the first time I speak to you from the throne, I must plainly tell you, that such an expedient would be very improper to employ with me, and that the best way to engage me to meet you often is always to use me well.
Página 85 - I have a mind to a new wife ; but for all that, I will not see an innocent woman abused.
Página 169 - I take it as far as it is consistent with itself and the Protestant religion. And I do declare, that I mean not to bind myself...
Página 103 - That the duke of York's being a papist, and the hopes of his coming to the crown, had given the highest countenance to the present conspiracies and designs of the papists against the king and the protestant religion.
Página 126 - ... epithets of WHIG and TORY, by which, and sometimes without any material difference, this island has been so long divided. The court party reproached their antagonists with their affinity to the fanatical conventiclers in Scotland, who were known by the name of Whigs; the country party found a resemblance between the courtiers and the popish handitti in Ireland, to whom the appellation of Tory was affixed.