History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789, to the Restoration of the Bourbons in 1815, Volume 1J. Winchester, 1843 - 494 pagina's |
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Pagina x
... defeated- Renewed efforts of the Convention on a large scale - Devastation of La Ven- dée - Alternate success of each party - Continued victories of the Ven . déans unavailing Cessation of hostilities - War of extermination com . menced ...
... defeated- Renewed efforts of the Convention on a large scale - Devastation of La Ven- dée - Alternate success of each party - Continued victories of the Ven . déans unavailing Cessation of hostilities - War of extermination com . menced ...
Pagina xi
... defeated- Fate of Strasburg - Secession of Prussia - Operations before Landau- Campaigns on the Spanish frontier - Campaign in the maritime Alps - Cap- ture of Lyons and massacre of the Royalists - Toulon - Its defences - Its investment ...
... defeated- Fate of Strasburg - Secession of Prussia - Operations before Landau- Campaigns on the Spanish frontier - Campaign in the maritime Alps - Cap- ture of Lyons and massacre of the Royalists - Toulon - Its defences - Its investment ...
Pagina xii
... defeats of the French - Siege and capture of Kehl- Treaty between France and Spain - Ireland - French naval armament des- tined for Ireland - Death of the Empress Catherine - Resignation of General Washington : 74-83 CHAPTER XII ...
... defeats of the French - Siege and capture of Kehl- Treaty between France and Spain - Ireland - French naval armament des- tined for Ireland - Death of the Empress Catherine - Resignation of General Washington : 74-83 CHAPTER XII ...
Pagina xiii
... Defeats the Turks at Aboukir : PAGE . 97-102 CHAPTER XIV . FROM THE PEACE OF CAMPO FORMIO TO THE RENEWAL OF THE WAR . Measures for the defence of England - Progress of Revolution in Holland - and in Switzerland - The Swiss fly to arms ...
... Defeats the Turks at Aboukir : PAGE . 97-102 CHAPTER XIV . FROM THE PEACE OF CAMPO FORMIO TO THE RENEWAL OF THE WAR . Measures for the defence of England - Progress of Revolution in Holland - and in Switzerland - The Swiss fly to arms ...
Pagina xiv
... defeats the Austrians - Critical position of Melas - Battle of Marengo - Victory of the French - Its results : 133-141 CHAPTER XVIII . SECOND CAMPAIGN OF 1800 . Treaty between Great Britain and Austria - Austria temporizes with France ...
... defeats the Austrians - Critical position of Melas - Battle of Marengo - Victory of the French - Its results : 133-141 CHAPTER XVIII . SECOND CAMPAIGN OF 1800 . Treaty between Great Britain and Austria - Austria temporizes with France ...
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History of Europe from the Commencement of the French Revolution ..., Volume 1 Archibald Alison Volledige weergave - 1844 |
History of Europe, from the Commencement of the French Revolution in 1789 ... Archibald Alison Volledige weergave - 1850 |
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Populaire passages
Pagina 66 - Oh ! bloodiest picture in the book of Time Sarmatia fell unwept, without a crime ; Found not a generous friend, a pitying foe, Strength in her arms, nor mercy in her woe...
Pagina 455 - Private persons and property shall be equally respected. The inhabitants, and in general all individuals who shall be in the capital, shall continue to enjoy their rights and liberties without being disturbed or called to account either as to the situations which they hold, or may have held, or as to their conduct or political opinions.
Pagina 297 - Nothing could stop that astonishing infantry. No sudden burst of undisciplined valour, no nervous enthusiasm weakened the stability of their order, their flashing eyes were bent on the dark columns in their front, their measured tread shook the ground, their dreadful volleys swept away the head of every formation, their deafening shouts overpowered the dissonant cries that broke from all parts of the tumultuous crowd, as slowly and with a horrid carnage it was pushed by the incessant vigour of the...
Pagina 427 - ... regulations and ordinances necessary for the execution of the laws and the safety of the State.
Pagina 481 - For this purpose it is my intention to propose, that the presumption founded upon the assessed taxes shall be laid aside, and that a general tax shall be imposed upon all the leading branches of income.
Pagina 396 - XIV.,) to bury himself under the ruins of his throne rather than accept conditions unworthy of a king. He had a mind too lofty to descend lower than his fortunes had sunk him ; he knew well that courage may strengthen a crown, but infamy never.
Pagina 35 - Death is an eternal sleep.' At the same time, the most sacred relations of life were placed on a new footing. Marriage was declared a civil contract, binding only during the pleasure of the contracting parties. A decree of the convention also suppressed the academies, public schools, and colleges, including those of medicine and surgery. And in this general havoc, even the establishments of charity were not safe. The revenues of the hospitals and humane institutions were confiscated, and their domains...
Pagina 18 - The history of modern Europe has not a scene fraught with equally interesting recollections to exhibit. It is now marked by the colossal obelisk of blood-red granite which was brought from Thebes, in Upper Egypt, in 1833, by the French govern
Pagina 458 - In his will, which contained a vast number of bequests, were two very remarkable ones : the one was a request that his body might repose on the banks of the Seine, among the people whom he had loved so well...
Pagina 465 - ... it ; to behold this nation, instead of despairing at its alarming condition, looking boldly its situation in the face, and establishing upon a spirited and permanent plan the means of relieving itself from all its...