History of the Wars of the French Revolution, from the Breaking Out of the War, in 1792, to the Restoration of a General Peace in 1815: Comprehending the Civil History of Great Britain and France, During that Period, Volume 2Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1818 - Europe |
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... Italy derived also from this treaty advantages in ter- ritory and population of the highest importance ; and the iron crown of the Lombards was strengthened and enriched on the field of Aus- terlitz . . 1806 The consequences of ...
... Italy derived also from this treaty advantages in ter- ritory and population of the highest importance ; and the iron crown of the Lombards was strengthened and enriched on the field of Aus- terlitz . . 1806 The consequences of ...
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... Italy , the ports of the German Ocean ( the North Sea ) and the rivers which empty themselves into it , shall be shut agaist British shipping and trade , in the same manner as was practised while Hanover was occupied by French troops 4 ...
... Italy , the ports of the German Ocean ( the North Sea ) and the rivers which empty themselves into it , shall be shut agaist British shipping and trade , in the same manner as was practised while Hanover was occupied by French troops 4 ...
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... Italy . The second had pro- cured Piedmont . The third had added to her CHAP . I. grand federation Naples and Venice . But the exposé considered what had been done for the glory of France as but little compared with what remained . The ...
... Italy . The second had pro- cured Piedmont . The third had added to her CHAP . I. grand federation Naples and Venice . But the exposé considered what had been done for the glory of France as but little compared with what remained . The ...
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... Italy , a new order of military knighthood was instituted by Bonaparte , to con- sist of two hundred knights of the order of the Iron Crown , which afforded an opportunity of rewarding many of his officers , and might be regarded as ...
... Italy , a new order of military knighthood was instituted by Bonaparte , to con- sist of two hundred knights of the order of the Iron Crown , which afforded an opportunity of rewarding many of his officers , and might be regarded as ...
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... Italy , born in the year 996 , and married to Cuniza , heiress of the ancient house of Guelphs , or Welfes , in Germany . From this stock sprung the royal family of England , which , having attained the electorate , soon added the regal ...
... Italy , born in the year 996 , and married to Cuniza , heiress of the ancient house of Guelphs , or Welfes , in Germany . From this stock sprung the royal family of England , which , having attained the electorate , soon added the regal ...
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Page 408 - ... march, had not arrived. We maintained our position also, and completely defeated and repulsed all the enemy's attempts to get possession of it. The enemy repeatedly attacked us with a large body of infantry and cavalry, supported by a numerous and powerful artillery ; he made several charges with the cavalry upon our infantry, but all were repulsed in the steadiest manner.
Page 409 - Bulow, upon the enemy's flank, was a most decisive one; and even if I had not found myself in a situation to make the attack, which produced the final result, it would have forced the enemy to retire, if his attacks should have failed, and would have prevented him from taking advantage of them, if they should unfortunately have succeeded.
Page 280 - Rhine, from the point where it becomes navigable unto the sea, and vice versa, shall be free, so that it can be interdicted to no one: — and at the future Congress, attention shall be paid to the establishment of the principles according to which the Duties to be raised by the States bordering on the Rhine may be regulated, in the mode the most impartial, and the most favourable to the commerce of all Nations.
Page 409 - This attack upon the right of our centre was accompanied by a very heavy cannonade upon our whole line, which' was destined to support the repeated attacks of cavalry and infantry, occasionally mixed, but sometimes separate, which were made upon it, In one of these the enemy carried the...
Page 55 - ... be destined to any port of France, or of her allies, or of any other country at war with his majesty, or to any port or place from which the British flag...
Page 197 - I do declare solemnly before God, that I believe, that no act in itself unjust, immoral, or wicked, can ever be justified or excused by or under pretence or colour, that it was done either for the good of the church, or in obedience to any ecclesiastical power whatsoever.
Page 197 - British empire ; it is highly advisable to provide for the removal of the civil and military disqualifications under which : His Majesty's Roman...
Page 176 - In the critical situation of the war in the peninsula, I shall be most anxious to avoid any measure which can lead my allies to suppose that I mean to depart from the present system. Perseverance alone can achieve the great object in question ; and I cannot withhold my approbation from those who have honourably distinguished themselves in support of it.
Page 53 - His Majesty's principal Secretaries of State, the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Judges of the High Court of Admiralty, and the Courts of Vice-admiralty, are to take the necessary measures herein as to them shall respectively appertain.
Page 307 - After thirty years of peace and prosperity the United States have been driven to arms. The injuries and aggressions, the insults and indignities of Great Britain have once more left them no alternative but manly resistance, or unconditional submission.