Life of Sir Walter Raleigh, Founded on Authentic and Original DocumentsT. Nelson, 1853 - 412 страници |
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... Spanish Armada . In truth , such materials are the only legitimate bases on which all history must be founded ; and until not only these , but all our national papers and muniments , are made accessible to the public , no perfect ...
... Spanish Armada . In truth , such materials are the only legitimate bases on which all history must be founded ; and until not only these , but all our national papers and muniments , are made accessible to the public , no perfect ...
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... Spanish Armada— Conduct of Elizabeth - Consultations with Sir Walter Raleigh and other experienced Officers - Preparations for Defence— Drake , Hawkins , Frobisher , and Lord Henry Seymour- Strength , Numbers , and Disposition of the ...
... Spanish Armada— Conduct of Elizabeth - Consultations with Sir Walter Raleigh and other experienced Officers - Preparations for Defence— Drake , Hawkins , Frobisher , and Lord Henry Seymour- Strength , Numbers , and Disposition of the ...
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... Spanish Court - Character of Gondomar - Account of the Expedition - Its unfortunate Is- sue - Raleigh's Return to England - Proclamation against him - Inveteracy of the Spanish Government - James's Re- solution to sacrifice him ...
... Spanish Court - Character of Gondomar - Account of the Expedition - Its unfortunate Is- sue - Raleigh's Return to England - Proclamation against him - Inveteracy of the Spanish Government - James's Re- solution to sacrifice him ...
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... Spanish army , commanded by Don John of Austria and the Prince of Parma , was overthrown by the forces of the States . The English auxiliaries had been joined by a Scottish force , under Sir Robert Stuart ; and the success of the battle ...
... Spanish army , commanded by Don John of Austria and the Prince of Parma , was overthrown by the forces of the States . The English auxiliaries had been joined by a Scottish force , under Sir Robert Stuart ; and the success of the battle ...
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... Spanish fleet , and many of the company Collision were slain ; but , perhaps owing to the disastrous issue of the fight , it has been slightly noticed by the English historians . Although unsuccessful , however , in his first voyage ...
... Spanish fleet , and many of the company Collision were slain ; but , perhaps owing to the disastrous issue of the fight , it has been slightly noticed by the English historians . Although unsuccessful , however , in his first voyage ...
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