The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature, 3. köideThomas Spencer Baynes A. and C. Black, 1875 |
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... army , the garrison was hard pressed ; and although Colonel Fabvier succeeded in forcing his way through the Turkish lines with 500 men and a supply of ammunition , and thus affording immediate relief , yet the total defeat of the Greek ...
... army , the garrison was hard pressed ; and although Colonel Fabvier succeeded in forcing his way through the Turkish lines with 500 men and a supply of ammunition , and thus affording immediate relief , yet the total defeat of the Greek ...
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... army , a brave soldier , but a headstrong politician , is said to have exclaimed with great vehemence , " Fling him to the lions in the Tower . " But the wiser and more humane Walpole was When Parliament met , the evidence against the ...
... army , a brave soldier , but a headstrong politician , is said to have exclaimed with great vehemence , " Fling him to the lions in the Tower . " But the wiser and more humane Walpole was When Parliament met , the evidence against the ...
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... army nor navy , there was more faction and more intrigue among his courtiers than among those of his successful rival . Atter- bury soon perceived that his counsels were disregarded , if not distrusted . His proud spirit was deeply ...
... army nor navy , there was more faction and more intrigue among his courtiers than among those of his successful rival . Atter- bury soon perceived that his counsels were disregarded , if not distrusted . His proud spirit was deeply ...
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... army that watched the movements of Spain . He rose rapidly to the rank of brigadier - general , and commanded a division in the army of Italy . Here he distinguished himself in numerous engagements by his energy , skill , and vigorous ...
... army that watched the movements of Spain . He rose rapidly to the rank of brigadier - general , and commanded a division in the army of Italy . Here he distinguished himself in numerous engagements by his energy , skill , and vigorous ...
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... army when on service . The fowls were kept in cages by a servant , styled pullarius . In imperial times are mentioned the decuriales pullarii . ( 4. ) Signs from animals ( pedestria auspicia , or ex quadru- pedibus ) , i.e. ...
... army when on service . The fowls were kept in cages by a servant , styled pullarius . In imperial times are mentioned the decuriales pullarii . ( 4. ) Signs from animals ( pedestria auspicia , or ex quadru- pedibus ) , i.e. ...
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