The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 2John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1940 - Commonwealth countries |
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When Westmorland suggested a legislative union with Great Britain as a possible means of escape from the danger , Pitt replied that the idea had long been in his mind . War and rebellion after 1793 settled the issue .
When Westmorland suggested a legislative union with Great Britain as a possible means of escape from the danger , Pitt replied that the idea had long been in his mind . War and rebellion after 1793 settled the issue .
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The connection should be maintained as long as possible : the colonies should be allowed free institutions and given conciliatory treatment ; then , if part we finally must , we should part as friends . But what did free institutions ...
The connection should be maintained as long as possible : the colonies should be allowed free institutions and given conciliatory treatment ; then , if part we finally must , we should part as friends . But what did free institutions ...
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Both nations were eager to secure the largest possible share of the trade of the area . But while British interests would be served best by liberty of trade , the Dutch aimed at limiting to the greatest possible extent the activities of ...
Both nations were eager to secure the largest possible share of the trade of the area . But while British interests would be served best by liberty of trade , the Dutch aimed at limiting to the greatest possible extent the activities of ...
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Contents
CHAPTER PAGE | 1 |
The Conflict with Revolutionary France 17931802 | 36 |
The Struggle with Napoleon 18031815 | 83 |
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