A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, Volume 4A. Fullarton, 1853 |
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... young princess was guarded from any circumstances which might admit a suspicion that she was not educated to a full reverence for the church of England , was one of the most prudent acts of Charles ; and , in submitting to the measures ...
... young princess was guarded from any circumstances which might admit a suspicion that she was not educated to a full reverence for the church of England , was one of the most prudent acts of Charles ; and , in submitting to the measures ...
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... young prince was christened James Frederick Edward On account of the gloomy aspect of affairs in this country , the queen withdrew with him to France early in the following month ; and before the year closed , his father had ceased to ...
... young prince was christened James Frederick Edward On account of the gloomy aspect of affairs in this country , the queen withdrew with him to France early in the following month ; and before the year closed , his father had ceased to ...
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... young pretender to his father , when preparing to depart for Scotland , " I trust I shall soon be able to lay three crowns at your feet . ' " Be careful , my dear boy , " replied the chevalier , " for I would not lose you for all the ...
... young pretender to his father , when preparing to depart for Scotland , " I trust I shall soon be able to lay three crowns at your feet . ' " Be careful , my dear boy , " replied the chevalier , " for I would not lose you for all the ...
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... the hall beneath . Richard had several of his bones broken ; but being young and of a vigorous constitution he speedily PERIOD . ] 27 RICHARD CROMWELL . James Frederick Edward Stuart, 19 434 Fitzjames, Duke of Berwick, Richard Cromwell,
... the hall beneath . Richard had several of his bones broken ; but being young and of a vigorous constitution he speedily PERIOD . ] 27 RICHARD CROMWELL . James Frederick Edward Stuart, 19 434 Fitzjames, Duke of Berwick, Richard Cromwell,
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George Godfrey Cunningham. but being young and of a vigorous constitution he speedily recovered . In July of the same year the chancellorship of the university of Cam- bridge being vacant , by the resignation of the protector , Richard ...
George Godfrey Cunningham. but being young and of a vigorous constitution he speedily recovered . In July of the same year the chancellorship of the university of Cam- bridge being vacant , by the resignation of the protector , Richard ...
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