The British Nepos; or, Youth's mirror: lives of illustrious Britons |
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Pagina 20
... seems to have been the increase of popula- tion in Scandinavia for some centuries , that colonies were sent out from those extensive regions in quick succession , either to seek new settlements , or to enrich their native country with ...
... seems to have been the increase of popula- tion in Scandinavia for some centuries , that colonies were sent out from those extensive regions in quick succession , either to seek new settlements , or to enrich their native country with ...
Pagina 22
... seems to have been of much earlier date than the reign of Alfred , yet to him we owe their re- gular periodical meetings , which he fixed to be twice a year in London ; a city which he had himself repaired and beautified , and ...
... seems to have been of much earlier date than the reign of Alfred , yet to him we owe their re- gular periodical meetings , which he fixed to be twice a year in London ; a city which he had himself repaired and beautified , and ...
Pagina 33
... the appropriate epithet of Antichrist seems to have been first conferred on him by this great English reformer , Having sown the seed which he had reason to believe would ripen into a full harvest of shame to the WICKLIFF . 33.
... the appropriate epithet of Antichrist seems to have been first conferred on him by this great English reformer , Having sown the seed which he had reason to believe would ripen into a full harvest of shame to the WICKLIFF . 33.
Pagina 39
... seem early to have attracted the notice of the court : and he particularly devoted himself to the service of John of Gaunt , duke of Lancaster , son of Edward the Third by whose favour he obtained in marriage Phi- lippa , daughter of ...
... seem early to have attracted the notice of the court : and he particularly devoted himself to the service of John of Gaunt , duke of Lancaster , son of Edward the Third by whose favour he obtained in marriage Phi- lippa , daughter of ...
Pagina 46
... seems to have been up- permost in his mind . He engaged foreign influence in his behalf , and even sacrificed the interest of his country to his own private schemes of aggrandisement . the death of pope Leo the Tenth , he thought ...
... seems to have been up- permost in his mind . He engaged foreign influence in his behalf , and even sacrificed the interest of his country to his own private schemes of aggrandisement . the death of pope Leo the Tenth , he thought ...
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abilities admiration afterwards amiable appeared applause appointed attended became bishop born buried celebrated character Charles church conduct court Cromwell crowned daugh daughter death died distinguished duke duty earl earl of Strafford Edward Elizabeth eloquence eminent enemies England English exalted fame father favour favourite fortune France friends gave genius George III glory Henry honour house of lords illustrious James John Barnard justice king Kingston upon Thames labours learning liberty London lord lord Mansfield majesty manner married master ment merit mind nation native nature never obliged occasion Oxford parliament patriotic patron person poet political prince prince of Wales principles privy counsellor profession queen racter rank received reign rendered reputation respect retired ROBERT LOWTH royal shewed ships sir Edward Coke soon sovereign spirit succeeded success talents tion took university of Oxford virtue voyage Wickliff Wolsey young zeal
Populaire passages
Pagina 142 - His characters are not modified by the customs of particular places, unpractised by the rest of the world, by the peculiarities of studies or professions which can operate but upon small numbers, or by the accidents of transient fashions or temporary opinions : they are the genuine progeny of common humanity, such as the world will always supply, and observation will always find. His persons act and speak by the influence of those general passions and principles by which all minds are agitated, and...
Pagina 398 - Seven years, My Lord, have now passed since I waited in your outward rooms or was repulsed from your door, during which time I have been pushing on my work through difficulties of which it is useless to complain, and have brought it at last to the verge of publication without one act of assistance, one word of encouragement, or one smile of favour.
Pagina 398 - The notice which you have been pleased to take of my labours, had it been early, had been kind; but it has been delayed till I am indifferent, and cannot enjoy it; till I am solitary, and •cannot impart it; till I am known, and do not want it.
Pagina 143 - Shakespeare approximates the remote, and familiarizes the wonderful ; the event which he represents will not happen, but if it were possible, its effects would probably be such as he has assigned...
Pagina 398 - Is not a patron, my Lord, one who looks with unconcern on a man struggling for life in the water, and when he has reached ground encumbers him with help...
Pagina 264 - has a right, he must of necessity have a means to vindicate and maintain it, and a remedy, if he is injured, in the exercise or enjoyment of it ; and, indeed, it is a vain thing to imagine a right without a remedy, for want of right and want of remedy are reciprocal.
Pagina 280 - That all persons living in this province who confess and acknowledge the one almighty and eternal God to be the creator, upholder, and ruler of the world, and that hold themselves obliged in conscience to live peaceably and justly in civil society...
Pagina 375 - To paint fair Nature, by divine command Her magic pencil in his glowing hand, A Shakspeare rose ; then, to expand his fame Wide o'er this breathing world, a Garrick came. Though sunk in death the forms the Poet drew, The Actor's genius bade them breathe anew ; Though, like the bard himself, in night they lay, Immortal Garrick call'd them back to day : And till Eternity with pow'r sublime Shall mark the mortal hour of hoary Time, Shakspeare and Garrick, like twin-stars shall shine, And earth irradiate...
Pagina 58 - For modes of faith let graceless zealots fight; His can't be wrong whose life is in the right...
Pagina 197 - ... of a personal courage equal to his best parts ; so that he was an enemy not to be wished wherever he might have been made a friend ; and as much to be apprehended where he was so, as any man could deserve to be.