An Introduction to the English HistoriansMacmillan, 1911 - 669 strani |
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Stran 39
... election of Cnut took place at London , to which the vassals from the remotest parts were summoned . Having entered into the customary engagements with the nobles and people , and exchanged oaths of lasting friendship and oblivion of ...
... election of Cnut took place at London , to which the vassals from the remotest parts were summoned . Having entered into the customary engagements with the nobles and people , and exchanged oaths of lasting friendship and oblivion of ...
Stran 49
... election or delegation there is not the slightest trace , though it might often happen that those who stayed away might feel that their rich or official neighbor who went would attend to their wishes and would fairly act in their ...
... election or delegation there is not the slightest trace , though it might often happen that those who stayed away might feel that their rich or official neighbor who went would attend to their wishes and would fairly act in their ...
Stran 51
... election ; we find no trace of any property qualification ; we find no trace of nomination by the crown , except in so far as all the great officers of the court and the kingdom were constantly present . On the other hand , we have seen ...
... election ; we find no trace of any property qualification ; we find no trace of nomination by the crown , except in so far as all the great officers of the court and the kingdom were constantly present . On the other hand , we have seen ...
Stran 52
... Election and Deposition of Kings The king could do absolutely nothing without the consent of his Wise Men . First of all , it was from them that he derived his political being , and it was on them that he depended for its continuance ...
... Election and Deposition of Kings The king could do absolutely nothing without the consent of his Wise Men . First of all , it was from them that he derived his political being , and it was on them that he depended for its continuance ...
Stran 53
... election to the exclusion of nephews whom the modern law of England would look upon as the undoubted heirs of the All this sounds very strange to any one who understands our early history ; but it may in some cases be the result of ...
... election to the exclusion of nephews whom the modern law of England would look upon as the undoubted heirs of the All this sounds very strange to any one who understands our early history ; but it may in some cases be the result of ...
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Stran 363 - While round the armed bands Did clap their bloody hands ; He nothing common did, or mean, Upon that memorable scene, But with his keener eye The axe's edge did try ; Nor called the gods with vulgar spite To vindicate his helpless right, But bowed his comely head Down, as upon a bed.
Stran 365 - Sir, we have heard what you did at the house in the morning, and before many hours all England will hear it: but, Sir, you are mistaken to think that the parliament is dissolved; for no power under heaven can dissolve them but themselves; therefore take you notice of that.
Stran 456 - In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ...
Stran 538 - The right hon. gentleman is the first of the new party who has expressed his great grief, who has retired into what may be called his political Cave of Adullam, and he has called about him every one that was in distress, and every one that was discontented.
Stran 379 - ... unfeigned assent and consent to all and everything contained in the book of common prayer.
Stran 392 - If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the' golden image which thou hast set up.
Stran 427 - Indian race, from the mouth of the St. Lawrence to the mouth of the Mississippi, had become estranged from the English and friendly to the French.
Stran 233 - And now I would ask a strange question: who is the most diligentest bishop and prelate in all England, that passeth all the rest in doing his office ? I can tell, for I know him who it is, I know him well. But now I think I see you listening and hearkening, that I should name him. There is one that passeth all the other, and is the most diligent prelate and preacher in all England. And will ye know who it is ? I will tell you. It is the devil. He is the most diligent preacher of all...
Stran 271 - That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are deceived; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.
Stran 309 - So they left that goodly and pleasant city which had been their resting-place nearly twelve years ; BUT THEY KNEW THEY WERE PILGRIMS, and looked not much on these things, but lifted up their eyes to Heaven, their dearest country, and quieted their spirits.