The Edinburgh Review: Or Critical Journal, Volume 131A. Constable, 1870 |
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Page 72
... French division which was in camp not far off . French officials in the characters of town- major and government secretary ruled the district through the Commandant , and led the poor man , who knew but little of their tongue , a life ...
... French division which was in camp not far off . French officials in the characters of town- major and government secretary ruled the district through the Commandant , and led the poor man , who knew but little of their tongue , a life ...
Page 78
... French were reduced to winning their way to the heart of the place by the slow process of mine and sap , varied by sharp assaults upon the strong buildings successively breached by their explosions , and in each case obstinately ...
... French were reduced to winning their way to the heart of the place by the slow process of mine and sap , varied by sharp assaults upon the strong buildings successively breached by their explosions , and in each case obstinately ...
Page 466
... French might have learnt that the third invasion of Portugal was leading them to disaster and defeat . Napier has recorded in an immortal page of his history the gallantry of the onset and of the defence . The aspect of the rough ...
... French might have learnt that the third invasion of Portugal was leading them to disaster and defeat . Napier has recorded in an immortal page of his history the gallantry of the onset and of the defence . The aspect of the rough ...
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History of England from the Fall of Wolsey to the Defeat | 1 |
The Northern Heights of London comprising Hamp | 5 |
Aus dem Leben des Generals Dr Heinrich von Brandt | 65 |
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