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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... father , sovereign of one of the British princi- palities , who had been murdered by Cassibelanus . This chieftain , not yet dispirited by the defection of his allies , formed the design of destroying the Ro- man fleet , which had been ...
... father , sovereign of one of the British princi- palities , who had been murdered by Cassibelanus . This chieftain , not yet dispirited by the defection of his allies , formed the design of destroying the Ro- man fleet , which had been ...
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... father of Constantine the Great , ended his life at the same place , after having reco- vered , in 296 , and re - united to the Roman empire , the whole of Britain , which had been during twelve years in the hands of two usurpers ...
... father of Constantine the Great , ended his life at the same place , after having reco- vered , in 296 , and re - united to the Roman empire , the whole of Britain , which had been during twelve years in the hands of two usurpers ...
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... father's death , and immediately after saluted emperor with the most universal joy . He staid some time in Britain to finish the remains of the war with the Scots and Picts , and to settle peace with them on a solid basis ; which having ...
... father's death , and immediately after saluted emperor with the most universal joy . He staid some time in Britain to finish the remains of the war with the Scots and Picts , and to settle peace with them on a solid basis ; which having ...
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... father Hen- gist , and reigned 24 years in per- fect tranquillity . осто , 512 . CISSA , 515 . Cissa had a very long reign ; but before his death this little kingdom became so inconsiderable , that the The reign of Octo , son and suc ...
... father Hen- gist , and reigned 24 years in per- fect tranquillity . осто , 512 . CISSA , 515 . Cissa had a very long reign ; but before his death this little kingdom became so inconsiderable , that the The reign of Octo , son and suc ...
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... father Cerdic , and had been the companion of all his toils and victories . This prince , during a reign of 26 years , gloriously supported , by many victories over the Britons , the illustrious character he had obtained of a brave and ...
... father Cerdic , and had been the companion of all his toils and victories . This prince , during a reign of 26 years , gloriously supported , by many victories over the Britons , the illustrious character he had obtained of a brave and ...
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