History of the Regency and Reign of King George the Fourth, Parts 2-3; Part 8William Cobbett, 1830 - Great Britain |
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... ment , it was necessary to borrow money ; and hence arose , the funds , the bank , and the national debt . These brought taxes , and so heavy as to create great discontents . The people felt them- selves loaded with ten or twelve ...
... ment , it was necessary to borrow money ; and hence arose , the funds , the bank , and the national debt . These brought taxes , and so heavy as to create great discontents . The people felt them- selves loaded with ten or twelve ...
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... ment and of the aristocracy , and the consequences which have resulted , and will result from it , are to be ranked amongst those which decide the fate of governments . Therefore this matter calls for full explanation . 24. At the time ...
... ment and of the aristocracy , and the consequences which have resulted , and will result from it , are to be ranked amongst those which decide the fate of governments . Therefore this matter calls for full explanation . 24. At the time ...
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... ment his request , that a settlement should be made on the Prince , suitable to the alteration in his situation ; and he observed , at the same time , that " the benefit of any settlement that the " House might make must fail in its ...
... ment his request , that a settlement should be made on the Prince , suitable to the alteration in his situation ; and he observed , at the same time , that " the benefit of any settlement that the " House might make must fail in its ...
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... ment adopted , in 1795 , the appointment of com- missioners to superintend the payment of the debts , and the passing of the act before - mentioned . 43. It is easy to conceive how disagreeable it must have been to the prince to have ...
... ment adopted , in 1795 , the appointment of com- missioners to superintend the payment of the debts , and the passing of the act before - mentioned . 43. It is easy to conceive how disagreeable it must have been to the prince to have ...
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... ment unresented . Cruelty and cowardice always go together ; or the former , at least , is never unaccompanied by the latter . Men are cruel , in many cases , only because they are cowardly . The courageous robber even spares the life ...
... ment unresented . Cruelty and cowardice always go together ; or the former , at least , is never unaccompanied by the latter . Men are cruel , in many cases , only because they are cowardly . The courageous robber even spares the life ...
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