The History of Ireland, from the Earliest Period to the Present Time: Embracing Also a Statistical and Geographical Account of that Kingdom ; Forming Together a Complete View of Its Past and Present State, Under Its Political, Civil, Literary, and Commercial Relations, Volume 1Sherwood, Neely and Jones, 1814 - 524 pages |
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... Ireland - When first discovered by the Phoenicians Mentioned by Cæsar - An- ciently called Scotia - Its situation - Greatest length and breadth — Original population - Its pre- CONTENTS . sent division into counties when completed - Enu-
... Ireland - When first discovered by the Phoenicians Mentioned by Cæsar - An- ciently called Scotia - Its situation - Greatest length and breadth — Original population - Its pre- CONTENTS . sent division into counties when completed - Enu-
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... called the Pale - Several acts passed with regard to the Irish - Commencement of English tyranny ... 30 CHAP . III . Reign of King John - Meilar Fitz - Henry appointed Lord Chief Justice in Ireland - His power not supported by the King ...
... called the Pale - Several acts passed with regard to the Irish - Commencement of English tyranny ... 30 CHAP . III . Reign of King John - Meilar Fitz - Henry appointed Lord Chief Justice in Ireland - His power not supported by the King ...
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... called Horse - boys , may be considered as interesting . " There is amongst the Irish a certain kind of people , called Bardes , which are to them instead of poets , whose profession is to set forth the praises or dispraises of men in ...
... called Horse - boys , may be considered as interesting . " There is amongst the Irish a certain kind of people , called Bardes , which are to them instead of poets , whose profession is to set forth the praises or dispraises of men in ...
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... called of them mona - shull , it is half a wardrobe , for in summer you shall find her arrayed commonly but in her smock and mantle , to be more ready for her light services : in winter , and in her travail , it is her cloak and ...
... called of them mona - shull , it is half a wardrobe , for in summer you shall find her arrayed commonly but in her smock and mantle , to be more ready for her light services : in winter , and in her travail , it is her cloak and ...
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... features , civil , political , and natural , some details will be admitted which the dignity of history , in its strict and legitimate form , might feel itself called upon to reject . 16 BOOK I. AN HISTORICAL REVIEW OF IRELAND FROM THE.
... features , civil , political , and natural , some details will be admitted which the dignity of history , in its strict and legitimate form , might feel itself called upon to reject . 16 BOOK I. AN HISTORICAL REVIEW OF IRELAND FROM THE.
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Page 152 - ... and legitimate : and, after partition made, if any of the sept died, his portion was not shared out among his sons, but the chieftain, at his discretion, made a new partition of all the lands belonging to that sept, and gave every one his share...
Page 236 - Mayo or any of them" in the second of the said articles, the words following, viz., "and all such as are under their protection in the said counties", should be inserted and be part of the said articles...
Page 331 - Britain; and that the King's Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords spiritual and temporal and Commons of Great Britain in Parliament assembled, had, hath and of right ought to have, full power and authority to make laws and statutes of sufficient force and validity to bind the colonies and people of America, subjects of the Crown of Great Britain in all cases whatsoever.
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Page 235 - And whereas the said city of Limerick hath been since, in pursuance of the said articles, surrendered unto us. Now know ye, that we having considered of the said articles are graciously pleased hereby to declare, that we do for us, our heirs and successors, as far as in us lies, ratify and confirm the same, and every clause, matter and thing therein contained.
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Page 234 - Lastly the Lords Justices and General do undertake that their Majesties will ratify these articles within the space of eight months or sooner, and use their utmost endeavours that the same shall be ratified and confirmed in Parliament.
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Page 235 - Parliament shall be formed to be necessary, we shall recommend the same to be made good by Parliament, and shall give our royal assent to any bill or bills that shall be passed by our two houses of Parliament to that purpose.
Page 230 - II, and shall be put in possession, by order of the government, of such of them as are in the king's hands or the hands of his tenants, without being put to any suit or trouble therein...