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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... secure to the citizen the fruits of his industry , and inspire him with that happy confidence which is the soul of all activity . The genius of this people , developed by the spirit of com- merce , and by the intercourse with so many ...
... secure to the citizen the fruits of his industry , and inspire him with that happy confidence which is the soul of all activity . The genius of this people , developed by the spirit of com- merce , and by the intercourse with so many ...
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... secure her new conquest beyond all chance of relapse , it was indispensable that she should under mine the foundation itself on which the old religion was built . It was necessary to break to pieces the entire form of moral character ...
... secure her new conquest beyond all chance of relapse , it was indispensable that she should under mine the foundation itself on which the old religion was built . It was necessary to break to pieces the entire form of moral character ...
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... secure the co - operation of the other state counsellors . They were called , indeed , senators , ' he frequently declared to his adherents , but others pos- 66 66 99 sessed the power . If gold was wanted , to pay the troops ; or when ...
... secure the co - operation of the other state counsellors . They were called , indeed , senators , ' he frequently declared to his adherents , but others pos- 66 66 99 sessed the power . If gold was wanted , to pay the troops ; or when ...
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... the peace of the Netherlands , our opposition will eventually secure for us the lasting gratitude of the king . " The regent already began to incline to the 66 advice of Viglius , when the prince vehemently interposing 124 HISTORY OF THE.
... the peace of the Netherlands , our opposition will eventually secure for us the lasting gratitude of the king . " The regent already began to incline to the 66 advice of Viglius , when the prince vehemently interposing 124 HISTORY OF THE.
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... secure their object , every governor was to select from his own council an efficient officer who should frequently make the circuit of the province , and institute strict inquiries into the obedience shown by the inferior officers to ...
... secure their object , every governor was to select from his own council an efficient officer who should frequently make the circuit of the province , and institute strict inquiries into the obedience shown by the inferior officers to ...
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