The Works of Oliver Goldsmith: Prefaces and introductions. Animated nature (extracts) Nobleman's letters. Goody Two-shoes. IndexG. Bell and sons, 1886 |
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... possessed it . Such was the state of England and its neighbours , when Elizabeth left the crown to James of Scotland . The union of the two kingdoms happened at a very critical juncture . Had England and Scotland continued separate ...
... possessed it . Such was the state of England and its neighbours , when Elizabeth left the crown to James of Scotland . The union of the two kingdoms happened at a very critical juncture . Had England and Scotland continued separate ...
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... possessed of the supreme power , was left at leisure to pursue other designs . The European powers had not yet ceased to look with envy on the Spanish acqui- sitions in America , and therefore Cromwell thought that if he gained any part ...
... possessed of the supreme power , was left at leisure to pursue other designs . The European powers had not yet ceased to look with envy on the Spanish acqui- sitions in America , and therefore Cromwell thought that if he gained any part ...
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... possessed of so much intrinsic liberty . It is this which is regarded as the Englishman's birth - right ; this gives him a power of examining into the conduct of his governors , and of consi- dering himself as a part of the legislature ...
... possessed of so much intrinsic liberty . It is this which is regarded as the Englishman's birth - right ; this gives him a power of examining into the conduct of his governors , and of consi- dering himself as a part of the legislature ...
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... possessed in France , or in support of their claim to that crown , might very probably impoverish this nation ; and how much soever their success might enlarge the power , or exalt the glory of those mon- archs , they might be far ...
... possessed in France , or in support of their claim to that crown , might very probably impoverish this nation ; and how much soever their success might enlarge the power , or exalt the glory of those mon- archs , they might be far ...
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... possessed of France by right of succession : he had conquered by force of arms all the countries situated between the Baltic Sea and the Danube . He added to his empire the kingdom of Lombardy , the city of Rome and its territory ...
... possessed of France by right of succession : he had conquered by force of arms all the countries situated between the Baltic Sea and the Danube . He added to his empire the kingdom of Lombardy , the city of Rome and its territory ...
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