The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth countries |
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... success doubtful profit . But much could be said for it in view of bargainings at the ensuing peace ; and a series of concentric moves against Egypt , now prepared for , promised success . Wellesley had ready at Bombay a force under ...
... success doubtful profit . But much could be said for it in view of bargainings at the ensuing peace ; and a series of concentric moves against Egypt , now prepared for , promised success . Wellesley had ready at Bombay a force under ...
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... successful boat attack , which paralysed the French preparations.2 We may note here that St Lucia soon recovered its ... success , occupying Hanover and South Italy without opposition ; from the former he drew considerable sums , besides ...
... successful boat attack , which paralysed the French preparations.2 We may note here that St Lucia soon recovered its ... success , occupying Hanover and South Italy without opposition ; from the former he drew considerable sums , besides ...
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... successful missionary of modern times " . His suc- cesses were not confined to the religious sphere ; for he told the ... success in mediation to which the missionaries ascribed their influence over the Maoris . Five of them had pitched ...
... successful missionary of modern times " . His suc- cesses were not confined to the religious sphere ; for he told the ... success in mediation to which the missionaries ascribed their influence over the Maoris . Five of them had pitched ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
The Loyalists and Canada | 9 |
Rivalry with the Dutch | 15 |
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