The Chronicle of Henry of Huntingdon: Comprising the History of England, from the Invasion of Julius Cæsar to the Accession of Henry II. Also, The Acts of Stephen, King of England and Duke of NormandyH. G. Bohn, 1853 - 442 pages |
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... marched his army against the enemy , his fleet lying at anchor was assailed by a furious tempest , which either dashed the ships against each other , or drove them on shore as wrecks . Forty of the ships were lost ; the rest were after ...
... marched his army against the enemy , his fleet lying at anchor was assailed by a furious tempest , which either dashed the ships against each other , or drove them on shore as wrecks . Forty of the ships were lost ; the rest were after ...
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... marches and battles by land , and have been daunted neither by the fierce onset of the Gauls , nor the resolute courage of the German nations , think not that I suppose any words of mine can add to that disci- plined courage which is ...
... marches and battles by land , and have been daunted neither by the fierce onset of the Gauls , nor the resolute courage of the German nations , think not that I suppose any words of mine can add to that disci- plined courage which is ...
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... marched to the river Thames . A large body of the enemy had posted themselves on the further side of the river under the command of Cassibelaun , who had planted sharp stakes in the river bank and in the water where it was crossed by a ...
... marched to the river Thames . A large body of the enemy had posted themselves on the further side of the river under the command of Cassibelaun , who had planted sharp stakes in the river bank and in the water where it was crossed by a ...
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... marched on his left hand as he ascended to the capitol . " 2 Nero , who reigned thirteen years and rather more than half , though he had been an active soldier in his youth , lapsed into sloth after he had obtained the empire . Hence ...
... marched on his left hand as he ascended to the capitol . " 2 Nero , who reigned thirteen years and rather more than half , though he had been an active soldier in his youth , lapsed into sloth after he had obtained the empire . Hence ...
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... marched to their aid , which , after slaughtering vast numbers of the enemy , drove the rest beyond the border , and retired in great triumph . It was recommended to the Britons to build a wall of stone on the rampart of Severus , so ...
... marched to their aid , which , after slaughtering vast numbers of the enemy , drove the rest beyond the border , and retired in great triumph . It was recommended to the Britons to build a wall of stone on the rampart of Severus , so ...
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Page 77 - When the ear heard me, then it blessed me; And when the eye saw me, it gave witness to me: Because I delivered the poor that cried, And the fatherless, and him that had none to help him. 189 The blessing of him that was ready to perish came upon me: And I caused the widow's heart to sing for joy.
Page 89 - I say, flying in at one door, and immediately out at another, whilst he is within, is safe from the wintry storm ; but after a short space of fair weather, he immediately vanishes out of your sight, into the dark winter from which he had emerged. So this life of man appears for a short space, but of what went before, or what is to follow, we are utterly ignorant. If, therefore, this new doctrine contains something more certain, it seems justly to deserve to be followed.
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Page 69 - Canterbury, which was the metropolis of all his dominions, and, pursuant to his promise, besides allowing them sustenance, did not refuse them liberty to preach. It is reported that as they drew near to the city, after their manner, with the holy cross and the image of our sovereign Lord and King, Jesus Christ, they in concert...
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