A Chronological History of New-England: In the Form of Annals, Being a Summary and Exact Account of the Most Material Transactions and Occurrences Relating to this Country, in the Order of Time Wherein They Happened, from the Discovery of Capt. Gosnold, in 1602, to the Arrival of Governor Belcher, in 1730 : with an Introduction Containing a Brief Epitome of the Most Considerable Transactions and Events Abroad, from the Creation ... |
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... five later periods near as short as the two former . By that time I finished the introduction , I found so great a num- ber of historical manuscripts , both old and new ; containing all sorts of records both public and private ...
... five later periods near as short as the two former . By that time I finished the introduction , I found so great a num- ber of historical manuscripts , both old and new ; containing all sorts of records both public and private ...
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... five , and year of the Julian Period 4713 ; as all Chronologers agree . First brought into use by Dionysius Exignus in the common year of Christ 527 , who supposing Christ was born on December 25th , of the forego- ing year , began the ...
... five , and year of the Julian Period 4713 ; as all Chronologers agree . First brought into use by Dionysius Exignus in the common year of Christ 527 , who supposing Christ was born on December 25th , of the forego- ing year , began the ...
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... five years . c p He takes Zenobia and Palmyra , and puts Longinus to death . cp Constantine the Great born . p Jan. 29th . Aurelian is killed near Byzantium . cp And Sept. 25th . chosen by the Senate , reigns six months , twenty days ...
... five years . c p He takes Zenobia and Palmyra , and puts Longinus to death . cp Constantine the Great born . p Jan. 29th . Aurelian is killed near Byzantium . cp And Sept. 25th . chosen by the Senate , reigns six months , twenty days ...
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... five years only , and then renewed for five years more , while the empire remained united in Rome the capital . And thus it likewise held entire , while Dioclesian and Maximian , with their two Cæsars under them , took their several pro ...
... five years only , and then renewed for five years more , while the empire remained united in Rome the capital . And thus it likewise held entire , while Dioclesian and Maximian , with their two Cæsars under them , took their several pro ...
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... five 346 350 352 353 354 355 359 361 362 363 364 Julian Jovian months , twelve days . cp In March , Constantin invading Constans , is slain near Aquilea ; and Constans takes his part of the em- pire . c p Eusebius , the historian , dies ...
... five 346 350 352 353 354 355 359 361 362 363 364 Julian Jovian months , twelve days . cp In March , Constantin invading Constans , is slain near Aquilea ; and Constans takes his part of the em- pire . c p Eusebius , the historian , dies ...
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