The History of Germany: From the Earliest Period to the Present Time, Volume 3Bell & Daldy, 1872 |
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... Spanish crown diamonds ( an incredible number ) were , on this occasion , sent to Paris , and were seized by Louis in payment for the aid granted by him . time put to flight , and King Charles at length 2 CHARLES THE SIXTH .
... Spanish crown diamonds ( an incredible number ) were , on this occasion , sent to Paris , and were seized by Louis in payment for the aid granted by him . time put to flight , and King Charles at length 2 CHARLES THE SIXTH .
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... seized the person of the grand - prior of Vendome , who was then on his way through Switzerland , A. D. 1710. His just demand for an exchange of prisoners was disregarded , and , in 1712 , he was forced by his own countrymen , through ...
... seized the person of the grand - prior of Vendome , who was then on his way through Switzerland , A. D. 1710. His just demand for an exchange of prisoners was disregarded , and , in 1712 , he was forced by his own countrymen , through ...
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... seize the first opportunity to rend a fresh piece from the empire . When the Netherlands shall have been re- duced to submission , the Rhine will be made the frontier and the foundation of a fresh peace . The abbess of Buchau wished me ...
... seize the first opportunity to rend a fresh piece from the empire . When the Netherlands shall have been re- duced to submission , the Rhine will be made the frontier and the foundation of a fresh peace . The abbess of Buchau wished me ...
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... seized all deposits , even the money belonging to wards , and , under the title of " contributions , " made great loans from wealthy individuals , particularly at Leipzig , for which he gave bank - bills , which speedily fell so much in ...
... seized all deposits , even the money belonging to wards , and , under the title of " contributions , " made great loans from wealthy individuals , particularly at Leipzig , for which he gave bank - bills , which speedily fell so much in ...
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... seizing every thing within their reach . Near her bed a dog has a little tent with a cushion , and on one side hangs a bust of Christ with the crown of thorns.- -There is a couch for a dog close to the elector's bed , and there are ...
... seizing every thing within their reach . Near her bed a dog has a little tent with a cushion , and on one side hangs a bust of Christ with the crown of thorns.- -There is a couch for a dog close to the elector's bed , and there are ...
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