Memoirs of the Duke of Marlborough: With His Original Correspondence, Collected from the Family Records at Blenheim and Other Authentic Sources, Volume 2Bell & Daldy, 1872 |
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... Allies adopt the Resolution to besiege Lille . Situation and Defences of the Place . Successful March of the Convoy of Artillery and Ammunition from Brussels to the Allied Camp . Investment of Lille by Eugene . Progress of the Besiegers ...
... Allies adopt the Resolution to besiege Lille . Situation and Defences of the Place . Successful March of the Convoy of Artillery and Ammunition from Brussels to the Allied Camp . Investment of Lille by Eugene . Progress of the Besiegers ...
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... Allies . Military Operations in Italy . Dispute between the Emperor and the Pope . Transactions on the Rhine . Dissatisfaction of the Elector of Hanover Page 338 LXXV . Renewal of the Struggle for the Promotion of Somers . Accusation ...
... Allies . Military Operations in Italy . Dispute between the Emperor and the Pope . Transactions on the Rhine . Dissatisfaction of the Elector of Hanover Page 338 LXXV . Renewal of the Struggle for the Promotion of Somers . Accusation ...
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... allies , and with steady and serious resolutions to prosecute the advantages we have gained , till we reap the desired fruits of them in an honourable and durable peace . " After a few remarks on the necessity of establishing a balance ...
... allies , and with steady and serious resolutions to prosecute the advantages we have gained , till we reap the desired fruits of them in an honourable and durable peace . " After a few remarks on the necessity of establishing a balance ...
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... allies as may be just , safe , and honourable . Such a peace as may be durable and lasting , by reducing effectually the exorbitant power of a prince , whose restless ambition nothing could satisfy , and who has always despised the ...
... allies as may be just , safe , and honourable . Such a peace as may be durable and lasting , by reducing effectually the exorbitant power of a prince , whose restless ambition nothing could satisfy , and who has always despised the ...
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... allies had gained in the preceding campaign were suddenly exposed to imminent danger , by the appearance of a new and extraordinary actor on the theatre of affairs . Charles XII . , king of Sweden , at an age when the mind scarcely ...
... allies had gained in the preceding campaign were suddenly exposed to imminent danger , by the appearance of a new and extraordinary actor on the theatre of affairs . Charles XII . , king of Sweden , at an age when the mind scarcely ...
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