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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... allowed to hang loose in the hands of a woman . After the outbreak had come to an open revolt , and when the strength of the factious and the power of the king stood more equally balanced , and when a skilful flexible prudence could ...
... allowed to hang loose in the hands of a woman . After the outbreak had come to an open revolt , and when the strength of the factious and the power of the king stood more equally balanced , and when a skilful flexible prudence could ...
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... allowed them to enjoy the full fruits of their industry . Charles was therefore a bene- * Ile had , too , at one time the intention of raising it to a kingdom ; but the essential points of difference between the provinces , which ...
... allowed them to enjoy the full fruits of their industry . Charles was therefore a bene- * Ile had , too , at one time the intention of raising it to a kingdom ; but the essential points of difference between the provinces , which ...
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... allowed him in the government of the empire , was just im- portant enough to disengage his mind from petty passions , and to confirm the austere gravity of his character ; but also meagre enough , to kindle a fiercer longing for un ...
... allowed him in the government of the empire , was just im- portant enough to disengage his mind from petty passions , and to confirm the austere gravity of his character ; but also meagre enough , to kindle a fiercer longing for un ...
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... allowed himself from the cares of his country . Here his brow was cleared with wine , seasoned by temperance , and a cheerful disposition ; and no serious cares were permitted to enter this recess of enjoyment . His household was mag ...
... allowed himself from the cares of his country . Here his brow was cleared with wine , seasoned by temperance , and a cheerful disposition ; and no serious cares were permitted to enter this recess of enjoyment . His household was mag ...
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... allowed to interfere with the adminis- tration of justice . Brabant , alone , was placed under the immediate jurisdiction of the regent , who , according to cus tom , chose Brussels for her constant residence . The in- duction of the ...
... allowed to interfere with the adminis- tration of justice . Brabant , alone , was placed under the immediate jurisdiction of the regent , who , according to cus tom , chose Brussels for her constant residence . The in- duction of the ...
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