History of the Wars of the French Revolution, from the Breaking Out of the War in 1792, to the Restoration of a General Peace in 1815: Comprehending the Civil History of Great Britain and France, During that Period, 1. kötetLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 |
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... obtained the consent of the univer- sity and citizens of Paris to this measure , which was rendered more agreeable by the plausible pre- text of reforming the state : to keep up appear- ances , commissioners were chosen from the three ...
... obtained the consent of the univer- sity and citizens of Paris to this measure , which was rendered more agreeable by the plausible pre- text of reforming the state : to keep up appear- ances , commissioners were chosen from the three ...
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... obtained the respect of the nation by re- fusing to countenance the licentiousness of the court of the reigning monarch ; and her beauty had long commanded the admiration of the capi- tal . But her levities had now sunk her into dis ...
... obtained the respect of the nation by re- fusing to countenance the licentiousness of the court of the reigning monarch ; and her beauty had long commanded the admiration of the capi- tal . But her levities had now sunk her into dis ...
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... obtained a complete victory , obliged them to retreat , drove them before them to the Boulevards , and at length forced all the regular troops to evacuate Paris , and withdraw to Versailles , where they spread dismay and consternation ...
... obtained a complete victory , obliged them to retreat , drove them before them to the Boulevards , and at length forced all the regular troops to evacuate Paris , and withdraw to Versailles , where they spread dismay and consternation ...
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... obtained possession of about fifty thousand muskets , sabres , and pikes , which had been con- cealed there . The citizens were immediately marshalled , and more than sixty thousand enrolled and dis- tributed into companies ; patroles ...
... obtained possession of about fifty thousand muskets , sabres , and pikes , which had been con- cealed there . The citizens were immediately marshalled , and more than sixty thousand enrolled and dis- tributed into companies ; patroles ...
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... obtaining that wealth from plunder which they had hitherto been deprived the chance of acquiring , by prejudice and injustice . All the great cities were ... obtained the name of assignats . The King had already re- paired 14 INTRODUCTION .
... obtaining that wealth from plunder which they had hitherto been deprived the chance of acquiring , by prejudice and injustice . All the great cities were ... obtained the name of assignats . The King had already re- paired 14 INTRODUCTION .
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Admiral allies appeared arms arrived artillery assembly attack Austrians Batavian republic battle body Bonaparte BOOK Britain British Captain cavalry CHAP Clairfayt Colonel command conduct constitution consul convention council court declared decree defence Duke Duke of York Dumouriez Earl Egypt emperor enemy enemy's England English Europe execution favour fire fleet force France French army French government French republic frigates garrison guns honour hostile hundred immediately infantry inhabitants insurgents Ireland island Italy jacobins king liberty Lord Lord Grenville Lord Melville Lord Whitworth Louis majesty majesty's Malta means ment military ministers motion nation negociation obliged obtained occasion officers Paris parliament party peace persons Pichegru Pitt port possession present Prince prisoners proposed rebels received rendered retreat royal Russia ships soon squadron success surrender thousand tion took treaty treaty of Amiens troops United Irishmen vessels victory Wexford whole wounded
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341. oldal - Will you to the utmost of your power maintain the laws of God, the true profession of the gospel, and the Protestant reformed religion established by the law? And will you preserve unto the bishops and clergy of this realm, and to the churches committed to their charge, all such rights and privileges as by law do or shall appertain unto them, or any of them? King or queen: All this I promise to do.
170. oldal - ... to be faithful to the nation, the law, and the king, and to support with all his power the constitution decreed by the National Assembly and accepted by the king.
65. oldal - Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, That general reprisals be granted against the ships, goods, and subjects of the States-General of the United Provinces...
393. oldal - The noise subsided, and he was asked if he had anything to say why sentence of death should not be passed upon him.
13. oldal - The unrestrained communication of thoughts and opinions being one of the most precious Rights of Man, every citizen may speak, write, and publish freely, provided he is responsible for the abuse of this liberty, in cases determined by the law.
206. oldal - Minotaur, Bellerophon, Defence, and Majestic, sailed on ahead of the admiral. In a few minutes every man stationed at the first six guns in the fore part of the Vanguard's deck was killed or wounded : — these guns were three times cleared. Captain Louis, in the Minotaur, anchored next ahead, and took off the fire of the Aquilon, the fourth in the enemy's line.
225. oldal - The very disgraceful frequency of courts-martial, and the many complaints of irregularities in the conduct of the troops in this kingdom, having too unfortunately proved the Army to be in a state of licentiousness which must render it formidable to every one but the enemy...
65. oldal - ... parties residing in the dominions of the other shall have the privilege of remaining and continuing their trade therein, without any manner of disturbance, so long as they behave peaceably, and commit no offence against the laws...
395. oldal - I am sure," says the noble lord, in his reply, through Mr. Merry, to one of M. Otto's official notes, " I am sure you must be aware that his majesty cannot, and never will, in consequence of any representation or any menace from a foreign power, make any concession which can be in the smallest degree dangerous to the liberty of the press, as secured by the constitution of this country.
284. oldal - ... from the iron yoke of England. " I eagerly embrace this opportunity of testifying to you the desire I have of being informed by you, by the way of Muscat and Mocha, as to your political situation. " I would even wish you could send some intelligent person to Suez or Cairo, possessing your confidence, with whom I may confer. " May the Almighty increase your power, and destroy your enemies.