History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789, to the Restoration of the Bourbons in 1815, Volumen1J. Winchester, 1843 - 494 páginas |
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... English - Accession of Pius VII . - Renewal of hostilities - Moreau's operations in Germany- Battle of Hohenlinden - Retreat and disaster of the Austrians - Arch - Duke Charles takes command of the army - Solicits and obtains an ...
... English - Accession of Pius VII . - Renewal of hostilities - Moreau's operations in Germany- Battle of Hohenlinden - Retreat and disaster of the Austrians - Arch - Duke Charles takes command of the army - Solicits and obtains an ...
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... English , but opposed those of the French , Revolution . This celebrated man had long stood side by side with Mr. Fox in the opposition , but on the breaking out of the French Revolution , he took part with the government . With great ...
... English , but opposed those of the French , Revolution . This celebrated man had long stood side by side with Mr. Fox in the opposition , but on the breaking out of the French Revolution , he took part with the government . With great ...
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... English , Spanish and German languages . The rebel- lious Savoyards next formed a Convention , in imitation of that of France , and offered to incorporate themselves with the great Republic . The French Convention promptly accepted the ...
... English , Spanish and German languages . The rebel- lious Savoyards next formed a Convention , in imitation of that of France , and offered to incorporate themselves with the great Republic . The French Convention promptly accepted the ...
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... English guards changed the aspect of the day . The latter drove back the French with a loss of four thousand men and reëstablished the Prussians in their position . This action took place within a few miles of Waterloo , and it was the ...
... English guards changed the aspect of the day . The latter drove back the French with a loss of four thousand men and reëstablished the Prussians in their position . This action took place within a few miles of Waterloo , and it was the ...
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... English laid siege to Dunkirk , the Austrians to Quesnoy , and the remainder of the allied army was broken into detachments to preserve the communications . The Austrian expedition was successful , Quesnoy having capitulated fifteen ...
... English laid siege to Dunkirk , the Austrians to Quesnoy , and the remainder of the allied army was broken into detachments to preserve the communications . The Austrian expedition was successful , Quesnoy having capitulated fifteen ...
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Página 66 - Oh ! bloodiest picture in the book of Time Sarmatia fell unwept, without a crime ; Found not a generous friend, a pitying foe, Strength in her arms, nor mercy in her woe...
Página 455 - Private persons and property shall be equally respected. The inhabitants, and in general all individuals who shall be in the capital, shall continue to enjoy their rights and liberties without being disturbed or called to account either as to the situations which they hold, or may have held, or as to their conduct or political opinions.
Página 297 - Nothing could stop that astonishing infantry. No sudden burst of undisciplined valour, no nervous enthusiasm weakened the stability of their order, their flashing eyes were bent on the dark columns in their front, their measured tread shook the ground, their dreadful volleys swept away the head of every formation, their deafening shouts overpowered the dissonant cries that broke from all parts of the tumultuous crowd, as slowly and with a horrid carnage it was pushed by the incessant vigour of the...
Página 427 - ... regulations and ordinances necessary for the execution of the laws and the safety of the State.
Página 481 - For this purpose it is my intention to propose, that the presumption founded upon the assessed taxes shall be laid aside, and that a general tax shall be imposed upon all the leading branches of income.
Página 396 - XIV.,) to bury himself under the ruins of his throne rather than accept conditions unworthy of a king. He had a mind too lofty to descend lower than his fortunes had sunk him ; he knew well that courage may strengthen a crown, but infamy never.
Página 35 - Death is an eternal sleep.' At the same time, the most sacred relations of life were placed on a new footing. Marriage was declared a civil contract, binding only during the pleasure of the contracting parties. A decree of the convention also suppressed the academies, public schools, and colleges, including those of medicine and surgery. And in this general havoc, even the establishments of charity were not safe. The revenues of the hospitals and humane institutions were confiscated, and their domains...
Página 18 - The history of modern Europe has not a scene fraught with equally interesting recollections to exhibit. It is now marked by the colossal obelisk of blood-red granite which was brought from Thebes, in Upper Egypt, in 1833, by the French govern
Página 458 - In his will, which contained a vast number of bequests, were two very remarkable ones : the one was a request that his body might repose on the banks of the Seine, among the people whom he had loved so well...
Página 465 - ... it ; to behold this nation, instead of despairing at its alarming condition, looking boldly its situation in the face, and establishing upon a spirited and permanent plan the means of relieving itself from all its...