This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1821 Excerpt: ...and are regularly paid a fixed sum per day. Hanover, as a kingdom, is open on all sides to an invading enemy; and, when negotiation fails, its independence can only be maintained by a well organized military force, and a close and cordial alliance with England. The duke of Cambridge, with the title of governor-general ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1821 Excerpt: ...and are regularly paid a fixed sum per day. Hanover, as a kingdom, is open on all sides to an invading enemy; and, when negotiation fails, its independence can only be maintained by a well organized military force, and a close and cordial alliance with England. The duke of Cambridge, with the title of governor-general of the kingdom, is also commander-in-chief of the army; but the military, as well as the civil concerns of Hanover, are directed by the cabinet ministers, who, as a body, represent the absent sovereign. The present military force consists of a regiment-of foot and two brigades of horse artillery, with a corps of engineers; four regiments of hussars, and four of heavy cavalry; two regiments of foot guards, and ten of regular infantry, besides the landwehr; and forms a very efficient, and well drilled body of troops. This force was maintained at an expense considered rather burdensome to the nation. The subject has been much discussed in the meetings of the general states, and it is only lately that the army was placed on a permanent footing. In the general history we have often had occasion to allude to the gallantry and good conduct of the armies of Brunswick and Luneburg; and we can state with confidence, that they have not degenerated since the accession of the sovereign of these states to the crown of Britain. In the seven years' war, the Brunswick troops, and a Brunswick prince, were the saviours of the liberties of Germany, if not of Europe; and in every J I war in which England has been engaged since the success-ion, the Hanoverians have been ready to shed their best blood in her cause. At Gibraltar, and in the East Indies, their fame has been established; and while valour in the field and strict discipline in the camp continue to ...
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Add this copy of A General History of the House of Guelph Or Royal to cart. $59.93, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1821 by Thomas and George Underwood.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Re-bound by library. Folio size. Cloth boads. Stained end papers. Gilt lettering on spine. Age worn page edges. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2050grams, ISBN:
Add this copy of A General History of the House of Guelph to cart. $206.13, good condition, Sold by The Guru Bookshop rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hereford, WALES, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1821 by Printed for Thomas and George Un.
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A half bound copy with green leather spine covber cardbaord outer boards some commentary on Andrew Haliday in ink on inside end paper owners name left hand side some spotting and browning the frontispioece crest shows armorial bearings of Henry the Lion In tact but with loose spine easily repairable a good copy well priced.
