An Introduction to the English HistoriansMacmillan, 1911 - 669 strani |
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... king- doms of Bernicia and Deira in the north absorbed the power of the Engle in that quarter , till in 588 the strength of Deira suddenly broke down , and the Bernician king , Ethelric , gathered the two peoples into a realm which was ...
... king- doms of Bernicia and Deira in the north absorbed the power of the Engle in that quarter , till in 588 the strength of Deira suddenly broke down , and the Bernician king , Ethelric , gathered the two peoples into a realm which was ...
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... king , " they war against us when they cry against us to their God , " and in the surprise and rout which followed ... king was , in fact , supreme over Britain as no king of English blood had been before . Northward his frontier reached ...
... king , " they war against us when they cry against us to their God , " and in the surprise and rout which followed ... king was , in fact , supreme over Britain as no king of English blood had been before . Northward his frontier reached ...
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... king of Powys from his capital , which changed its old name of Pengwyrn for the significant Eng- lish title of the ... king , however , used his presence not so much for schemes of aggrandizement as to bring about a peaceful al- liance ...
... king of Powys from his capital , which changed its old name of Pengwyrn for the significant Eng- lish title of the ... king , however , used his presence not so much for schemes of aggrandizement as to bring about a peaceful al- liance ...
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... king called England again to the studies it had abandoned . " What of all his troubles troubled him the most , " he used to say , " was that , when he had the age and ability to learn , he could find no masters . " But now that masters ...
... king called England again to the studies it had abandoned . " What of all his troubles troubled him the most , " he used to say , " was that , when he had the age and ability to learn , he could find no masters . " But now that masters ...
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... king's service on these terms , that I should stay with him for six months in every year , if I could , or , if not , I should stay three months in Britain and three months in Saxon - land . So it came about that I made my way to him in ...
... king's service on these terms , that I should stay with him for six months in every year , if I could , or , if not , I should stay three months in Britain and three months in Saxon - land . So it came about that I made my way to him in ...
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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.