History of the Origin of Representative Government in Europe, Volume 20H.G. Bohn, 1861 - 538 pages |
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... existence of various modes of conferring benefices , from the fifth to the tenth century . Of benefices that were absolutely and arbitrarily revocable . - Of benefices conceded for a limited time ; the precaria . - Of benefices granted ...
... existence of various modes of conferring benefices , from the fifth to the tenth century . Of benefices that were absolutely and arbitrarily revocable . - Of benefices conceded for a limited time ; the precaria . - Of benefices granted ...
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... existence of three systems of institutions , after the settlement of the Franks in Gaul . Conflict of these three systems . - Summary of this conflict , its vicissitudes , and results . -Its recurrence in local and central institutions ...
... existence of three systems of institutions , after the settlement of the Franks in Gaul . Conflict of these three systems . - Summary of this conflict , its vicissitudes , and results . -Its recurrence in local and central institutions ...
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... Existence of this principle and these characteristics in England at all times LECTURE II . · Sketch of the History of England , from William the Conqueror to John Lackland ( 1066-1199 ) .- William the Conqueror ( 1066- 1087 ) .- William ...
... Existence of this principle and these characteristics in England at all times LECTURE II . · Sketch of the History of England , from William the Conqueror to John Lackland ( 1066-1199 ) .- William the Conqueror ( 1066- 1087 ) .- William ...
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... is yet in its infancy , is not an error of which we have been the first to give an example . In one of those ephemeral parlia- ments which attempted to maintain its existence under the UNDUE VENERATION OF ANTIQUITY . 2 yoke of Cromwell ,
... is yet in its infancy , is not an error of which we have been the first to give an example . In one of those ephemeral parlia- ments which attempted to maintain its existence under the UNDUE VENERATION OF ANTIQUITY . 2 yoke of Cromwell ,
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... existence of England in former ages . These infatuated men wished to abolish the past , flattering themselves that they would then obtain an absolute control over the future . Their design was rejected , and their hope foiled ; and very ...
... existence of England in former ages . These infatuated men wished to abolish the past , flattering themselves that they would then obtain an absolute control over the future . Their design was rejected , and their hope foiled ; and very ...
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Page 366 - I. Edward, by the grace of God, King of England, Lord of Ireland, and Duke of Guyan, to all those that these present letters shall hear or see, greeting. Know ye that we to the honour of God and of holy Church, and to the profit of our realm, have granted for us and our heirs, that the Charter of Liberties and the Charter of the Forest, which were made by common assent of all the realm, in the time of King Henry our father, shall be kept in every point without breach.