A History of England, from the Defeat of the Armada to the Death of Elizabeth: With an Account of English Institutions During the Later Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. I
A History of England, from the Defeat of the Armada to the Death of Elizabeth: With an Account of English Institutions During the Later Sixteenth and Early Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. I
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. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ...some friction between the various nations in the allied quarters. The German auxiliaries were still unpaid and it required skilful encouragement from both the English and the French officers, and two personal letters from the queen to the prince of Anhalt, their commander, to induce them to continue any longer ...
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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. 1914 edition. Excerpt: ...some friction between the various nations in the allied quarters. The German auxiliaries were still unpaid and it required skilful encouragement from both the English and the French officers, and two personal letters from the queen to the prince of Anhalt, their commander, to induce them to continue any longer with Henry. 1 G. Valdori, Discours du Stige de la vtile de Rouen, Rouen, 1592, 143, 145, 1 Journat of the Siege of Rouen, 1591, 31-65-Late in November, after the siege had been in progress about a month, a message came from England that sent the general homeward for a second hasty visit to the queen. It was the anticipation and desire of others beside the queen that he would not return to France. He had won the admiration and affection of his followers by his constant activity, his bravery and his amiable manner, but it cannot be said that he had shown any special gifts of generalship. Moreover, the campaign of 1591 was practically over. The siege was dragging on with small prospect of success, Leighton and Killigrew as well as Essex were absent from the army, the approach of Parma's army so long threatened would certainly not be long delayed, and the most that could be hoped was that Henry's army should be held together till his enemies were wearied out and the resistance to him gradually extinguished. Such fiery spirits as Essex and such optimistic souls as Henry himself still hoped that the goddess of chance might throw some great opportunity or happy success in their way; but to more conservative men, even those who cared most for Essex, he seemed to be doing both himself and the king an injury. By his chivalrous sympathy he was misleading Henry into the mistaken belief that Elizabeth would do something more for him, and at the same...
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Volumes 1, 2. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In poor condition, suitable as a reading copy. No dust jacket. 1914-1926. Moderate foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 2150grams, ISBN:
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Fine. Reprint. Originally published in 1914. Two volume set. Fine in salmon colored cloth covers. With an account of English Institutions during the later Sixteenth and early Seventeenth Centuries.
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