The Revolt of the United Netherlands. With the Trial of Counts Egmont and Horn, and the Siege of Antwerp: To which is Added, The Disturbances in France Preceding the Reign of Henry IV.G. Bell & sons, 1897 - 452 pages |
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... remained ; the Republic became formidable , only because it was impossible for her to retrace her steps . But factions distracted her within without , her terrible element , the sea itself , leaguing with her oppressors , threatened her ...
... remained ; the Republic became formidable , only because it was impossible for her to retrace her steps . But factions distracted her within without , her terrible element , the sea itself , leaguing with her oppressors , threatened her ...
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... the decisive moment of action , These terrible instruments of oppression now turned their dangerous power against their employer , and wreaked their vindictive rage on the provinces which remained faithful to him 8 HISTORY OF THE.
... the decisive moment of action , These terrible instruments of oppression now turned their dangerous power against their employer , and wreaked their vindictive rage on the provinces which remained faithful to him 8 HISTORY OF THE.
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... remained faithful to him . The unfortunate armament against England , on which , like a desperate gamester , he had staked the whole strength of his kingdom , completed his ruin ; with the Ar- | mada sank the wealth of the two Indies ...
... remained faithful to him . The unfortunate armament against England , on which , like a desperate gamester , he had staked the whole strength of his kingdom , completed his ruin ; with the Ar- | mada sank the wealth of the two Indies ...
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... remained the same in a single head , who , as he saw it clearly , pursued it with vigour . The king's greatest misfortune was that right principles of action generally missed the right moment of application . In the commencement of the ...
... remained the same in a single head , who , as he saw it clearly , pursued it with vigour . The king's greatest misfortune was that right principles of action generally missed the right moment of application . In the commencement of the ...
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... remained sacred , even to the daring spirit of Charles the Bold , while he was preparing fetters for foreign liberty . All these princes grew up with no higher hope than to be the heads of a republic , and none of their territories ...
... remained sacred , even to the daring spirit of Charles the Bold , while he was preparing fetters for foreign liberty . All these princes grew up with no higher hope than to be the heads of a republic , and none of their territories ...
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