Excerpt from Truth Brought to Light, or the Corrupt Practices of Some Persons at Court Laid Open: Whereby Their Majesties, and the Kingdom, Have Been Prejudiced Near One Hundred and Fifty Thousand Pounds This Years; Besides Other Evils That Have and Do Attend It
There hath been a Notion indul'trioufly fprea'd abroad by fome through thefkingdom, _(and which the Nation hath too long imbib'd which is, That to make Attempts-upon the Mari time Coalt of France were altogether impraé'cicar ble: Which feemeth l'trange, it being direc'tly contrary to the received Opinion of the left of Mankind, and the Practice of all, Ages, for the Romans, Carthaginians, and many other Nati ons, that have been fitong at Sea, and even the Venetians at this day, have lhip'd potent Armies buth Horfe and Foot, and made Defcents Upon their Enemies, which have been attended with good Succels. And although the Circuml'tance of Affairs may alter and change, yet the Nature of things never will: butif Men fhall land in the midi'r of Smoak and Fire, and where their Ene mies lie intrench'd, it's no Wonder if they are beaten off 5 even at that rate may the belt - laid.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate relationship between the Church, the government, and monarchs, focusing on the impact each had on establishing the landscape of government and monarchy in England. The author explores the political landscape of England from the time of the Roman Empire to the reign of Henry VIII and the Reformation, including the rule of King John, his signing of the Magna Carta, and the resulting power struggles. The author argues that the complex dance between the Church and state throughout history has influenced the evolution of the institutions and legal frameworks of modern society. Drawing from historical sources and insightful analysis, the author presents a nuanced view of the interplay of religion, politics, and power in shaping the course of English history. This book offers a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in English history, law, and the enduring dynamics between state and religious power. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334106361_0
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