The Life and Pontificate of Leo the Tenth, Volume 2G. Bell, 1885 |
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... considered , under the imperial investiture , as the absolute inheritance of the late king , and liable to be disposed of at his own pleasure . Prepa- ratory to the negotiation which had taken place for the marriage of Renée , youngest ...
... considered , under the imperial investiture , as the absolute inheritance of the late king , and liable to be disposed of at his own pleasure . Prepa- ratory to the negotiation which had taken place for the marriage of Renée , youngest ...
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... considered by Guicciardini , as " perhaps one of the most learned men of the age , both in Greek and Roman literature . " * He was shortly afterwards succeeded by Anton - Maria Pallavicini , a Milanese nobleman , who was supposed to ...
... considered by Guicciardini , as " perhaps one of the most learned men of the age , both in Greek and Roman literature . " * He was shortly afterwards succeeded by Anton - Maria Pallavicini , a Milanese nobleman , who was supposed to ...
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... considered matters of state by those rules of morality which are applicable to private life . But that in addressing himself to a sovereign , who was obi inferi lents to no one of the age , and whose penetration -y , and Th the country ...
... considered matters of state by those rules of morality which are applicable to private life . But that in addressing himself to a sovereign , who was obi inferi lents to no one of the age , and whose penetration -y , and Th the country ...
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... considered by both the French and Italian historians as highly honourable to the gallantry and prowess of the French arms . The example of Francis I. , who had in the course of the conflict repeatedly ex- tricated himself from ...
... considered by both the French and Italian historians as highly honourable to the gallantry and prowess of the French arms . The example of Francis I. , who had in the course of the conflict repeatedly ex- tricated himself from ...
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... considered as the earnest of his future celebrity . If we assent to the opinion of Guicciardini , D'Alviano was rather a brave soldier than a skilful general . He was not only frequently defeated , but it had been observed that whenever ...
... considered as the earnest of his future celebrity . If we assent to the opinion of Guicciardini , D'Alviano was rather a brave soldier than a skilful general . He was not only frequently defeated , but it had been observed that whenever ...
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Page 467 - Freely they stood who stood, and fell who fell. Not free, what proof could they have given sincere Of true allegiance, constant faith, or love, Where only what they needs must do appear'd, Not what they would ? what praise could they receive ? What pleasure I from such obedience paid ? When will and reason, reason also is choice, Useless and vain, of freedom both despoil'd, Made passive both, had served necessity, Not me?