Lights and Shadows of European History, Volume 1Bradbury, Soden & Company, 1844 - 320 pagina's |
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Pagina 9
... parties went by water , and , at first , in small boats or vessels , and consisted , doubtless , of the restless , dissatisfied , and daring portion of the community . In all its essential features , it is probable that the emigration ...
... parties went by water , and , at first , in small boats or vessels , and consisted , doubtless , of the restless , dissatisfied , and daring portion of the community . In all its essential features , it is probable that the emigration ...
Pagina 30
... party of his countrymen , arrived at Argos , the inhabitants of which must have been , at that period , in an exceedingly rude state , since it is said that he excited their gratitude so much by teach- ing them to dig wells , when the ...
... party of his countrymen , arrived at Argos , the inhabitants of which must have been , at that period , in an exceedingly rude state , since it is said that he excited their gratitude so much by teach- ing them to dig wells , when the ...
Pagina 84
... party from the imminent danger into which they were thrown by so violent and un- expected an assault . The Britons ... parties inactive for several days , during which the force of the Britons was prodigiously strengthened by constant ...
... party from the imminent danger into which they were thrown by so violent and un- expected an assault . The Britons ... parties inactive for several days , during which the force of the Britons was prodigiously strengthened by constant ...
Pagina 86
... harassing the invaders by issuing in small parties from the woods , and attack- ing them when off their guard . The want of a cordial and systematic union among the different tribes em- barrassed all 86 SKETCHES FROM THE.
... harassing the invaders by issuing in small parties from the woods , and attack- ing them when off their guard . The want of a cordial and systematic union among the different tribes em- barrassed all 86 SKETCHES FROM THE.
Pagina 95
... parties of the Danes , and returned laden with the spoils of the en- emy . As his associates multiplied , these excursions were more frequent and successful ; a fort was built on the island , and a bridge to connect it with the main ...
... parties of the Danes , and returned laden with the spoils of the en- emy . As his associates multiplied , these excursions were more frequent and successful ; a fort was built on the island , and a bridge to connect it with the main ...
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Pagina 160 - ... houses all in one flame: the noise and cracking and thunder of the impetuous flames, the shrieking of women and children, the hurry of people, the fall of Towers, Houses and Churches, was like a hideous storm, and the aire all about so hot and inflamed, that at the last one was not able to approach it, so that they were forced to stand still and let the flames burn on, which they did for neere two miles in length and one in bredth.
Pagina 314 - ... their progress was various and doubtful; but, after a conflict of two hours, the Greeks still maintained and improved their advantage; and the voice of the emperor was heard, encouraging his soldiers to achieve, by a last effort, the deliverance of their country. In that fatal moment the Janizaries arose, fresh, vigorous, and invincible. The sultan himself on horseback, with an iron mace in his hand, was the spectator and judge of their...
Pagina 300 - ... a coat, one half white, and the other half black or blue ; a long beard ; a silk hood buttoned under his chin, embroidered with grotesque figures of animals, dancing men, &c. and sometimes ornamented with gold, silver, and precious stones.
Pagina 312 - days, the fate of Constantinople could no longer be averted. The diminutive garrison was exhausted by a double attack; the fortifications, which had stood for ages against hostile violence, were dismantled on all sides by the Ottoman cannon; many breaches were opened; and near the gate of Saint Romanus four towers had been levelled with the ground.
Pagina 316 - It was thus, after a siege of fifty-three days, that Constantinople, which had defied the power of Chosroes, the Chagan, and the caliphs, was irretrievably subdued by the arms of Mahomet the second.
Pagina 294 - Romans. With the northern invaders, however, it was rather a predominant appetite than an amusement ; it was their pride and their ornament, the theme of their songs, the object of their laws, and the business of their lives.
Pagina 315 - The immediate loss of Constantinople may be ascribed to the bullet, or arrow, which pierced the gauntlet of John Justiniani. The sight of his blood, and the exquisite pain, appalled the courage of the chief, whose arms and counsels were the firmest rampart of the city. As he withdrew from his station in quest of a surgeon, his flight was perceived and stopped by the indefatigable emperor. "Your wound," exclaimed Palaeologus, "is slight; the danger is pressing: your presence is necessary; and whither...
Pagina 133 - I would advise you, as you tender your life, to devise some excuse to shift off your attendance at this parliament : for God and man have concurred to punish the wickedness of this time. And think not slightly of this advertisement, but retire yourself into your country, where you may expect the event in safety. For though there be no appearance of any stir, yet, I say, they shall receive a terrible blow this parliament, and yet they shall not see who hurts them.
Pagina 313 - ... joined the camp in the blind hope of plunder and martyrdom. The common impulse drove them onwards to the wall: the most audacious to climb were instantly precipitated; and not a dart, not a bullet, of the Christians was idly wasted on the accumulated throng. But their strength and ammunition were exhausted in this laborious defence ; the ditch was...
Pagina 165 - The nation was so intoxicated with the spirit of adventure, that people became a prey to the grossest delusion. An obscure projector, pretending to have formed a very advantageous scheme, which, however, he did not explain, published proposals for a subscription, in which he promised, that in one month the particulars of his project should be disclosed. In the mean time...