The Life of His Grace Arthur, Duke, Marquis, and Earl of Wellington ... with Copious Details and Delineations, Historical, Political, and Military, of the Various Important Services in which He Has Been Engaged in ...J. and J. Cundee ..., [181-?], 1814 - Generals |
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Page xv
... King Charles had retired some time before with a small force , and was sta- tioned at Tortosa at the mouth of that ... King Charles was so strong in Italy , that he was proclaimed king at Na- ples ; but his cause began to decline rapidly ...
... King Charles had retired some time before with a small force , and was sta- tioned at Tortosa at the mouth of that ... King Charles was so strong in Italy , that he was proclaimed king at Na- ples ; but his cause began to decline rapidly ...
Page xix
... King Philip and the French court , King Charles found it necessary in the ensuing month to embark at Barcelona for Italy . On his arrival in Italy , he was elected King of the Romans , and Emperor of Germany ; and , on be- ing crowned ...
... King Philip and the French court , King Charles found it necessary in the ensuing month to embark at Barcelona for Italy . On his arrival in Italy , he was elected King of the Romans , and Emperor of Germany ; and , on be- ing crowned ...
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... King's bro- ther , Don Carlos , to set off with great haste to meet him ; and while he cajoled Ferdinand himself with promises of Napoleon's support , his agents were busy in persuading the late King and Queen to enter a protest against ...
... King's bro- ther , Don Carlos , to set off with great haste to meet him ; and while he cajoled Ferdinand himself with promises of Napoleon's support , his agents were busy in persuading the late King and Queen to enter a protest against ...
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