History of Great Britain and IrelandOliver and Boyd, 1868 - 517 trang |
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... continued to produce those of the best quality . It is pretty clearly ascertained that a gold coinage was in use not long after Caesar's invasion , of which numerous speci- mens have been found , displaying the figures of horses , oxen ...
... continued to produce those of the best quality . It is pretty clearly ascertained that a gold coinage was in use not long after Caesar's invasion , of which numerous speci- mens have been found , displaying the figures of horses , oxen ...
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... continued to gain ground ; and their victories at Basing and Mereton wiped away the disgrace of Aston . Ethelred died in consequence of a wound received in battle , and left his crown to Alfred , the only surviving 871. } and the most ...
... continued to gain ground ; and their victories at Basing and Mereton wiped away the disgrace of Aston . Ethelred died in consequence of a wound received in battle , and left his crown to Alfred , the only surviving 871. } and the most ...
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... continued to infest the shores of England . Alfred's infant navy , however , proved very serviceable in repelling their in- cursions . He now rebuilt and fortified the city of London , and also employed himself in strengthening the ...
... continued to infest the shores of England . Alfred's infant navy , however , proved very serviceable in repelling their in- cursions . He now rebuilt and fortified the city of London , and also employed himself in strengthening the ...
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... continued their incur- sions till the year 991 , when he purchased their forbearance by paying to them 10,000 pounds of silver . But such a sacri- fice did not procure more than a temporary repose ; TO CANUTE'S INVASION . 33.
... continued their incur- sions till the year 991 , when he purchased their forbearance by paying to them 10,000 pounds of silver . But such a sacri- fice did not procure more than a temporary repose ; TO CANUTE'S INVASION . 33.
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... continued to enjoy all their civil rights ; and ungratefully returned this generous conduct by intriguing in behalf of the Duke of Normandy . No sooner had William heard of Edward's decease , and of Harold's quiet accession , than he ...
... continued to enjoy all their civil rights ; and ungratefully returned this generous conduct by intriguing in behalf of the Duke of Normandy . No sooner had William heard of Edward's decease , and of Harold's quiet accession , than he ...
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