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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Page 390
... defence as they were to unite in defending each other . Planters , engrossed in business , gave a grudging response to the demands of governors for strengthen- ing their fortifications and militias . The pacificism of the Quakers in ...
... defence as they were to unite in defending each other . Planters , engrossed in business , gave a grudging response to the demands of governors for strengthen- ing their fortifications and militias . The pacificism of the Quakers in ...
Page 505
... DEFENCE OF THE PEACE 505 well apprehend more evil than they have already sustained , for the capitals of Paris and Madrid were not threatened ... defence policy which could be absolutely controlled by the Shelburne's Defence of the Peace.
... DEFENCE OF THE PEACE 505 well apprehend more evil than they have already sustained , for the capitals of Paris and Madrid were not threatened ... defence policy which could be absolutely controlled by the Shelburne's Defence of the Peace.
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... DEFENCE OF SAVANNAH Campbell to Georgia where , as usual , Germain expected wonders from Loyalist assistance . Since the failure against Charleston in 1776 the only fighting in the south had been a desultory warfare along the borders of ...
... DEFENCE OF SAVANNAH Campbell to Georgia where , as usual , Germain expected wonders from Loyalist assistance . Since the failure against Charleston in 1776 the only fighting in the south had been a desultory warfare along the borders of ...
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