A Chronological Abridgment of the History of Great-Britain, from the First Invasion of the Romans, to the Year 1763: With Genealogical and Political Tables ...T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1812 - Great Britain |
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Page 55
... castles , and in keeping the bridges and highways in proper repair . The different classes in the magistracy were still more numerous , and admirably combined to insure good order , tranquillity , and submission to the laws . Every ...
... castles , and in keeping the bridges and highways in proper repair . The different classes in the magistracy were still more numerous , and admirably combined to insure good order , tranquillity , and submission to the laws . Every ...
Page 78
... Castle of Kenwith , where the Earl of Devonshire had retired with a small body of chosen troops ; and that this gallant knight , finding himself unable to sustain a siege , had , by one desperate effort , sallied out with his friends ...
... Castle of Kenwith , where the Earl of Devonshire had retired with a small body of chosen troops ; and that this gallant knight , finding himself unable to sustain a siege , had , by one desperate effort , sallied out with his friends ...
Page 85
... castles , and fortified different cities , subdued the East- Angles , and acquired dominion over the Northum- brians themselves . He founded , in 915 , the uni- versity of Cambridge . In the twenty - fourth year of his reign , when he ...
... castles , and fortified different cities , subdued the East- Angles , and acquired dominion over the Northum- brians themselves . He founded , in 915 , the uni- versity of Cambridge . In the twenty - fourth year of his reign , when he ...
Page 93
... castle and be in- troduced to his wife . Athelwold did all in his power , but in vain , to dissuade Edgar ; all he could obtain was permission to go before him , on pre- tence to prepare every thing for his reception . On his arrival he ...
... castle and be in- troduced to his wife . Athelwold did all in his power , but in vain , to dissuade Edgar ; all he could obtain was permission to go before him , on pre- tence to prepare every thing for his reception . On his arrival he ...
Page 94
... Castle , where Elfrida resided , and took an opportunity of paying her a visit unattended by any of his retinue . After the visit , as he mounted his horse he desired some liquor to be brought him . While he was holding the cup to his ...
... Castle , where Elfrida resided , and took an opportunity of paying her a visit unattended by any of his retinue . After the visit , as he mounted his horse he desired some liquor to be brought him . While he was holding the cup to his ...
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