Memoirs of the Duke of Marlborough with His Original Correspondence: Collected from the Family Records at Blenheim, and Other Authentic Sources, Volume 2G. Bell, 1907 |
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... Affairs of England , on the Plan for the suc- ceeding Campaign , and on the Proposal for Eugene to command in Spain LXII . - - 138 - 154 Domestic Affairs . Pertinacity of the Queen in the Nomina- tion of the two Tory Bishops . Jealousy ...
... Affairs of England , on the Plan for the suc- ceeding Campaign , and on the Proposal for Eugene to command in Spain LXII . - - 138 - 154 Domestic Affairs . Pertinacity of the Queen in the Nomina- tion of the two Tory Bishops . Jealousy ...
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... Affairs . LXIX . Plans of the French Commanders for the Recovery of the conquered Places in Flanders . Surprise of Ghent and Bruges . Move- ment of the French to cover the Siege of Oudenard . Arrival of Prince Eugene . Temporary Illness ...
... Affairs . LXIX . Plans of the French Commanders for the Recovery of the conquered Places in Flanders . Surprise of Ghent and Bruges . Move- ment of the French to cover the Siege of Oudenard . Arrival of Prince Eugene . Temporary Illness ...
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... of Balaguer by the Allies . Embarrass . ments of Marlborough from the Claims of the King of Spain . Affairs of Portugal . Wretched State of the Country . Fatal Defeat of · Charles XII . of Sweden . Confederacy between the vi CONTENTS .
... of Balaguer by the Allies . Embarrass . ments of Marlborough from the Claims of the King of Spain . Affairs of Portugal . Wretched State of the Country . Fatal Defeat of · Charles XII . of Sweden . Confederacy between the vi CONTENTS .
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... affairs of England , but also the liberties of Europe ; so that I conjure you not to have a thought of quitting till we have obtained a good peace ; and then I hope the queen's interest may be so well settled that she may allow of our ...
... affairs of England , but also the liberties of Europe ; so that I conjure you not to have a thought of quitting till we have obtained a good peace ; and then I hope the queen's interest may be so well settled that she may allow of our ...
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... affairs , that both friends and enemies might be convinced of their firmness and vigour . In reply to the speech from the throne , the peers warmly congratulated the queen on the great successes of her arms during this " wonderful year ...
... affairs , that both friends and enemies might be convinced of their firmness and vigour . In reply to the speech from the throne , the peers warmly congratulated the queen on the great successes of her arms during this " wonderful year ...
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