The history of England, from the earliest times to the death of George II.1838 - 28 trang |
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... disgrace ; and the obstinacy of my opposition serves to increase the splendour of your victory . Had I surrendered myself in the beginning of the contest , neither my disgrace nor your glory would have BRITONS AND ROMANS . 5.
... disgrace ; and the obstinacy of my opposition serves to increase the splendour of your victory . Had I surrendered myself in the beginning of the contest , neither my disgrace nor your glory would have BRITONS AND ROMANS . 5.
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... victory as a doubtful advantage , but courage as a certain good . A nation , however , entirely addicted to war , has seldom wanted the imputation of cruelty , as those terrors which are opposed without fear are often inflicted without ...
... victory as a doubtful advantage , but courage as a certain good . A nation , however , entirely addicted to war , has seldom wanted the imputation of cruelty , as those terrors which are opposed without fear are often inflicted without ...
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... victory over them . Hengist and Horsa possessed great credit among their countrymen at home , and had been much celebrated for their valour , and the splendour of their descent . They were believed to be sprung from Woden , who was ...
... victory over them . Hengist and Horsa possessed great credit among their countrymen at home , and had been much celebrated for their valour , and the splendour of their descent . They were believed to be sprung from Woden , who was ...
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... victory obtained at Eglesford , Vortigern his father was reinstated upon the throne . It is added , that this weak monarch , accepting of a festival from Hengist , three hundred of his nobility were treacherously slaughtered , and ...
... victory obtained at Eglesford , Vortigern his father was reinstated upon the throne . It is added , that this weak monarch , accepting of a festival from Hengist , three hundred of his nobility were treacherously slaughtered , and ...
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... victory he secured the kingdom from invasion for some time ; but his death seemed to put a period to the success of his countrymen , and to invite the enemy to renew their devastations with impunity . near He was succeeded by Ethelwolf ...
... victory he secured the kingdom from invasion for some time ; but his death seemed to put a period to the success of his countrymen , and to invite the enemy to renew their devastations with impunity . near He was succeeded by Ethelwolf ...
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