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... taking of Acre , 1192. The forces under Richard then defeated the Saracens at the Battle of Ascalon , 1192 , which town fell into their hands . But the army was too much wasted by sickness to attempt the siege of Jerusalem , and a truce ...
... taking of Acre , 1192. The forces under Richard then defeated the Saracens at the Battle of Ascalon , 1192 , which town fell into their hands . But the army was too much wasted by sickness to attempt the siege of Jerusalem , and a truce ...
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... taking him prisoner , together with his brother , the Duke of Cornwall , and his son Edward . 60. First House of Commons , 1265. - Simon de Montfort , in order to ingratiate himself with the people , summoned burgesses for the first ...
... taking him prisoner , together with his brother , the Duke of Cornwall , and his son Edward . 60. First House of Commons , 1265. - Simon de Montfort , in order to ingratiate himself with the people , summoned burgesses for the first ...
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... taking of Har- fleur , his army being wasted by disease , Henry commenced retreat- ing to England , but was forced into a battle with the French at Agincourt . The result was a decisive victory over the enemy ; 14,000 prisoners were ...
... taking of Har- fleur , his army being wasted by disease , Henry commenced retreat- ing to England , but was forced into a battle with the French at Agincourt . The result was a decisive victory over the enemy ; 14,000 prisoners were ...
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... Taking of Calais by the French , 1558. - Mary had pressed England into Philip's war with France . The combined forces gained a victory over their opponents at the Battle of St. Quentin , 1557 ; but the English share of glory was dearly ...
... Taking of Calais by the French , 1558. - Mary had pressed England into Philip's war with France . The combined forces gained a victory over their opponents at the Battle of St. Quentin , 1557 ; but the English share of glory was dearly ...
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... Taking of Cadiz , 1596. — The town was taken and plun- dered by the English , under Lord Howard of Effingham and the Earl of Essex . 159. Tyrone's Rebellion in Ireland , 1598. - This was a re- bellion led by Hugh O'Neale , Earl of ...
... Taking of Cadiz , 1596. — The town was taken and plun- dered by the English , under Lord Howard of Effingham and the Earl of Essex . 159. Tyrone's Rebellion in Ireland , 1598. - This was a re- bellion led by Hugh O'Neale , Earl of ...
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Page 7 - Fivas to furnish a selection suited to youth of both sexes have been crowned with success, and we most warmly recommend it to all who are studying the French language, and to those to whom the education of youth is more particularly entrusted.' LA BELLE ASSEMBLEE. ' Exceedingly good samples of the French style, and of elegance and purity of language. We recommend the work as both amusing and instructive.
Page 5 - De Fivas' New Guide to Modern French Conversation ; or, the Student and Tourist's French Vade-Mecum ; containing a Comprehensive Vocabulary, and Phrases and Dialogues on every useful or interesting topic; together with Models of Letters, Notes, and Cards; and Comparative Tables of the British and Froiu'h Coins, Weights, and Measures: the whole exhibiting, in a distinct manner, the true Pronunciation of the French Language.
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