The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell Macmillan, 1929 - Great Britain |
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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 less strained than they had been for many years , and in 1576 a treaty for mutual abstention from hostilities was signed by the two Governments . But the respite was only a short one . When Philip II became King of Portugal in ...
... became less strained than they had been for many years , and in 1576 a treaty for mutual abstention from hostilities was signed by the two Governments . But the respite was only a short one . When Philip II became King of Portugal in ...
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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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