The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 6John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1930 - Great Britain |
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The forces engaged never amounted to more than a few hundreds , and
generally the English were worsted . The ultimate possession of the island ,
however , was decided not by what happened there but by the results of the war
in Europe .
The forces engaged never amounted to more than a few hundreds , and
generally the English were worsted . The ultimate possession of the island ,
however , was decided not by what happened there but by the results of the war
in Europe .
Page 170
French civil law was not to apply to lands already granted or to be granted in
common soccage , nor was it to prevent the execution of wills according to
English law . An earlier draft of the bill had also provided for the possible
transformation of ...
French civil law was not to apply to lands already granted or to be granted in
common soccage , nor was it to prevent the execution of wills according to
English law . An earlier draft of the bill had also provided for the possible
transformation of ...
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SETTLEMENT OF THE LAWS 171 illusion about English mercantile law .
Developed from the law merchant of Europe , it was only at this time taking shape
in the Court of King ' s Bench under the presiding genius of Lord Mansfield . 1
During ...
SETTLEMENT OF THE LAWS 171 illusion about English mercantile law .
Developed from the law merchant of Europe , it was only at this time taking shape
in the Court of King ' s Bench under the presiding genius of Lord Mansfield . 1
During ...
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Contents
The Laurentian Region | 5 |
Customs of the Aborigines | 11 |
CHAPTER II | 17 |
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