A History of England in the Lives of Englishmen, Volume 5George Godfrey Cunningham A. Fullarton, 1855 |
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George Godfrey Cunningham. brought about , were of course the predominant party . Their strength chiefly lay in the trading and monied interests , and the adhesion of a few of the great aristocratical families . Opposed to the whigs ...
George Godfrey Cunningham. brought about , were of course the predominant party . Their strength chiefly lay in the trading and monied interests , and the adhesion of a few of the great aristocratical families . Opposed to the whigs ...
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... at present accessible to the public . At the accession of the house of Hanover , three political parties divided the country . The whigs by whose exertions that event was brought about , were of course the predominant party .
... at present accessible to the public . At the accession of the house of Hanover , three political parties divided the country . The whigs by whose exertions that event was brought about , were of course the predominant party .
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George Godfrey Cunningham. brought about , were of course the predominant party . Their strength chiefly lay in the trading and monied interests , and the adhesion of a few of the great aristocratical families . Opposed to the whigs ...
George Godfrey Cunningham. brought about , were of course the predominant party . Their strength chiefly lay in the trading and monied interests , and the adhesion of a few of the great aristocratical families . Opposed to the whigs ...
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... course of a long reign , there has not been a single attempt to extend the prerogative of the crown beyond its proper limits . He has as much personal bravery as any man , though his political courage seems somewhat problematical ...
... course of a long reign , there has not been a single attempt to extend the prerogative of the crown beyond its proper limits . He has as much personal bravery as any man , though his political courage seems somewhat problematical ...
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... course may be traced in history by the peculiar difficulties and sorrows which pressed so heavily upon all the race , but were seen most distinctly in the fortunes of Mary and her grandson Charles . No doubt there was much to condemn in ...
... course may be traced in history by the peculiar difficulties and sorrows which pressed so heavily upon all the race , but were seen most distinctly in the fortunes of Mary and her grandson Charles . No doubt there was much to condemn in ...
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