An Historical View of the English Government: From the Settlement of the Saxons in Britain, to the Revolutin in 1688 : to which are Subjoined, Some Dissertations Connected with the History of the Government, from the Revolution to the Present Time, Volume 3J. Mawman, 1818 |
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... estate ob- tained universally an authority over all those persons whom he maintained upon his pro- perty . Those who acquired considerable estates were led to distribute a part of them among their kindred and followers , under ...
... estate ob- tained universally an authority over all those persons whom he maintained upon his pro- perty . Those who acquired considerable estates were led to distribute a part of them among their kindred and followers , under ...
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... estates of individuals proportionably moderate . But in the turbulent and disorderly state of the country , men of small property were un- able to defend their possessions ; and therefore found it necessary to resign their estates into ...
... estates of individuals proportionably moderate . But in the turbulent and disorderly state of the country , men of small property were un- able to defend their possessions ; and therefore found it necessary to resign their estates into ...
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... estates during their own life , but that of transmitting them to their heirs ; and it was not more their interest to obtain the favour of their superior , than it was his interest to secure their fidelity and attach- ment . They were ...
... estates during their own life , but that of transmitting them to their heirs ; and it was not more their interest to obtain the favour of their superior , than it was his interest to secure their fidelity and attach- ment . They were ...
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... Scottish parliament from the time of Malcolm the Second , like that of England from the Norman Conquest , appears to have been composed of all the immediate vassals of the crown ; and these were divided into two estates , 34 REVIEW OF THE.
... Scottish parliament from the time of Malcolm the Second , like that of England from the Norman Conquest , appears to have been composed of all the immediate vassals of the crown ; and these were divided into two estates , 34 REVIEW OF THE.
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... estates , the one comprehending the ecclesiastical , the other the lay - barons ; each of which claimed , at least on some occasions , a separate voice in the assembly . But after the creation of royal boroughs the king was induced ...
... estates , the one comprehending the ecclesiastical , the other the lay - barons ; each of which claimed , at least on some occasions , a separate voice in the assembly . But after the creation of royal boroughs the king was induced ...
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Página 154 - His word ; so it is presumption and high contempt in a subject to dispute what a king can do, or say that a king cannot do this or that...
Página 170 - That the liberties, franchises, privileges, and jurisdictions of Parliament are the ancient and undoubted birthright and inheritance of the subjects of England...
Página 461 - That the raising or keeping a standing army within the kingdom in time of peace, unless it be with consent of parliament, is against law.
Página 458 - That the freedom of speech, and debates or proceedings in Parliament, ought not to be impeached or questioned in any court or place out of Parliament.
Página 464 - ... that it may be declared and enacted, That all and singular the rights and liberties asserted and claimed in the said declaration, are the true, ancient, and indubitable rights and liberties of the people of this kingdom...
Página 448 - ... despotic power, and had governed the same to the subversion of the protestant religion, and violation of the laws and liberties of the nation, inverting all the ends of government ; whereby he had forfaulted the right of the crown, and the throne was become vacant.
Página 239 - Your majesty having tried all ways, and being refused, you shall be acquitted before God and man. And you have an army in Ireland that you may employ to reduce this kingdom to obedience ; for I am confident the Scots cannot hold out five months.
Página 155 - he had the curiosity to go to court ; and he stood in the circle, and saw James dine ; where, among other company, there sat at table two bishops, Neile and Andrews. The king proposed aloud this question, Whether he might not take his subjects...
Página 239 - God and man. And you have an army in Ireland, that you may employ to reduce this kingdom to obedience ; for I am confident the Scots cannot hold out five months. L. Arch. (Laud) " You have tried all ways, and have always been denied, it is now lawful to take it by force.
Página 244 - If he must die, it were charity to reprieve him till Saturday.