The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1929 - Commonwealth countries |
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... became more friendly towards Portugal and began to prohibit Guinea expeditions , which thenceforward became less common for several years . Negotia- tions for peace with Portugal began in 1571 , but Elizabeth , although not anxious to ...
... became more friendly towards Portugal and began to prohibit Guinea expeditions , which thenceforward became less common for several years . Negotia- tions for peace with Portugal began in 1571 , but Elizabeth , although not anxious to ...
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... became Protector in 1653 his own Council took over the business , and managed it by means of sub - committees for specific purposes . Then , when the " Western Design " had increased the im- portance of the subject , he appointed a ...
... became Protector in 1653 his own Council took over the business , and managed it by means of sub - committees for specific purposes . Then , when the " Western Design " had increased the im- portance of the subject , he appointed a ...
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... became the Emperor Charles VII . How the tide turned and flowed swiftly in Austria's favour ; how the Prussians and Saxons left the divided and distracted French to save themselves and their Bavaria as best they could ; how the Spanish ...
... became the Emperor Charles VII . How the tide turned and flowed swiftly in Austria's favour ; how the Prussians and Saxons left the divided and distracted French to save themselves and their Bavaria as best they could ; how the Spanish ...
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