History of the Principal States of Europe from the Peace of Utrecht, Volume 1J. Murray, 1826 - 335 pages |
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Autres éditions - Tout afficher
History of the Principal States of Europe from the Peace of Utrecht, Volume 1 Earl John Russell Russell Affichage du livre entier - 1826 |
History of the Principal States of Europe from the Peace of Utrecht John Russell Russell (Earl) Aucun aperçu disponible - 2019 |
History of the Principal States of Europe from the Peace of Utrecht, Volume 1 Earl John Russell Russell Aucun aperçu disponible - 2012 |
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Page 293 - The queen has told all the lords the reasons of her parting with him, viz., " that he neglected all business ; that he was seldom to be understood ; that when he did explain himself, she could not depend upon the truth of what he said ; that he never came to her at the time she appointed ; that he often came drunk ; lastly, to crown all, he behaved himself towards her with bad manners, indecency, and disrespect.
Page 269 - ... himself imposed upon, he durst pursue an evil minister from the queen's closet to the Tower, and from the Tower to the scaffold.
Page 326 - It is a comfort that will remain with me in all my misfortunes, that I served her Majesty faithfully and dutifully, in that especially which she had most at heart, relieving her people from a bloody and expensive war, and that I...
Page 287 - In both houses there are the best dispositions I ever saw ; but I am sorry to tell you that these dispositions are unimproved : the whigs pursue their plan with good order, and in concert. " The tories stand at gaze, expect the court should regulate their conduct, and lead them on ; and the court seems in a lethargy.
Page 124 - Je ne crois pas qu'il se puisse rien voir de si beau, et la Reine dut se coucher hier au soir assez contente du mari qu'elle a choisi.
Page 317 - ... upon the death of the Princess our sister, of whose good intentions towards us, we could not for some time past well doubt; and this was the reason we then sat still, expecting the good effects thereof : which were unfortunately prevented by her deplorable death...
Page 325 - ... who have power to execute it to pursue me to the scaffold. My blood was to have been the cement of a new alliance, nor could my innocence be any security, after it had once been demanded from abroad and resolved on at home that it was necessary to cut me off.
Page 244 - ... party, we grew weaker every day. The peace had been judged with reason to be the only solid foundation whereupon we could erect a tory system: and yet when it was made we found ourselves at a full stand. Nay the very work, which ought to have been the basis of our strength, was in part demolished before our eyes, and we were stoned with the ruins of it.
Page 265 - give it all the fine epithets we please, but epithets do not change the nature of things. We may, if we please, call it here honourable ; but I am sure it is accounted scandalous in Holland, Germany, Portugal, and over all Europe except France and Spain. We may call it advantageous; but all the trading part of the nation find it to be otherwise : and if it be really advantageous, it must be so to the ministry that made it.