Chambers's Miscellany of Useful and Entertaining Tracts, Bind 14,Oplag 120 –Bind 16,Oplag 140William Chambers, Robert Chambers William and Robert Chambers |
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... than a rival , of his great contemporary Richelieu . With the assistance of this able counsellor , Gustavus was for- tunate in bringing all his embarrassing wars to a conclusion 3 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS AND THE THIRTY YEARS ' WAR .
... than a rival , of his great contemporary Richelieu . With the assistance of this able counsellor , Gustavus was for- tunate in bringing all his embarrassing wars to a conclusion 3 GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS AND THE THIRTY YEARS ' WAR .
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... able . The very poets were called in from every quarter ; such magnificence hath rarely been beheld in the most expensive and extravagant times . Ben Jonson and Davenant held the pen ; Lawes composed the music ; Inigo Jones contrived ...
... able . The very poets were called in from every quarter ; such magnificence hath rarely been beheld in the most expensive and extravagant times . Ben Jonson and Davenant held the pen ; Lawes composed the music ; Inigo Jones contrived ...
Side 8
... able Count Mansfeldt . The imperial forces under Tilly were unable , without reinforce- ments , to cope with such an enemy ; and as Ferdinand's resources were exhausted by the expenses of former campaigns , his posi- tion was one of ...
... able Count Mansfeldt . The imperial forces under Tilly were unable , without reinforce- ments , to cope with such an enemy ; and as Ferdinand's resources were exhausted by the expenses of former campaigns , his posi- tion was one of ...
Side 18
... able to breathe . Having made several unsuccessful at- tempts , we determined at last to make our escape on the side of the town next the Elbe . The streets were clogged with dead bodies , and the groans of the dying were insupportable ...
... able to breathe . Having made several unsuccessful at- tempts , we determined at last to make our escape on the side of the town next the Elbe . The streets were clogged with dead bodies , and the groans of the dying were insupportable ...
Side 19
... or of wearying them out and reducing their numbers by virtue of judicious encampments and marches , and by being able 19 66 to support themselves with greater moderation and frugality ; for GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS AND THE THIRTY YEARS ' WAR .
... or of wearying them out and reducing their numbers by virtue of judicious encampments and marches , and by being able 19 66 to support themselves with greater moderation and frugality ; for GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS AND THE THIRTY YEARS ' WAR .
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