The Memoirs of Philip de Commines, Lord of Argenton: Containing the Histories of Louis XI and Charles VIII, Kings of France and of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, Volume 1G. Bell, 1906 |
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... late King Louis XI . † , our master and benefactor - a prince , indeed , whose actions well deserve to be remembered . In compliance with your Lordship's desire I have done it , as near the truth as my memory would permit me . Of the ...
... late King Louis XI . † , our master and benefactor - a prince , indeed , whose actions well deserve to be remembered . In compliance with your Lordship's desire I have done it , as near the truth as my memory would permit me . Of the ...
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... late visit to Holland ) caused a small man - of - war belonging to Dieppe to be seized , in which was the Bastard of Rubempré , whom he had also caused to be imprisoned , upon pretence that his design was to have surprised and carried ...
... late visit to Holland ) caused a small man - of - war belonging to Dieppe to be seized , in which was the Bastard of Rubempré , whom he had also caused to be imprisoned , upon pretence that his design was to have surprised and carried ...
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... late visit to Holland ) caused a small man - of - war belonging to Dieppe to be seized , in which was the Bastard of Rubempré whom he had also caused to be imprisoned , upon pretence that his design was to have surprised and carried him ...
... late visit to Holland ) caused a small man - of - war belonging to Dieppe to be seized , in which was the Bastard of Rubempré whom he had also caused to be imprisoned , upon pretence that his design was to have surprised and carried him ...
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... late redemption of certain towns upon the Somme- namely , Amiens , Abbeville , St. Quentin , and others ; de- livered formerly to Duke Philip by King Charles VII . † , in pursuance of the treaty of Arrast , to be enjoyed by the said ...
... late redemption of certain towns upon the Somme- namely , Amiens , Abbeville , St. Quentin , and others ; de- livered formerly to Duke Philip by King Charles VII . † , in pursuance of the treaty of Arrast , to be enjoyed by the said ...
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... late most high and potent princes Good is dated at Hesdin , on the 12th of September , 1463 , and the second on the 8th of October following . * Antony , Lord of Croy , Count of Porcean , first chamberlain to Philip the Good , and ...
... late most high and potent princes Good is dated at Hesdin , on the 12th of September , 1463 , and the second on the 8th of October following . * Antony , Lord of Croy , Count of Porcean , first chamberlain to Philip the Good , and ...
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