Memoirs of the Life and Times of Daniel De Foe: Containing a Review of His Writings, and His Opinions Upon a Variety of Important Matters, Civil and Ecclesiastical, Volume 1Hurst, Chance, 1830 |
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Halaman vi
... character . In these too , owing to the lapse of time and other circumstances , some mistakes have been unavoidedly committed , which for the sake of accuracy it is now desirable to correct . Those who are acquainted with the narratives ...
... character . In these too , owing to the lapse of time and other circumstances , some mistakes have been unavoidedly committed , which for the sake of accuracy it is now desirable to correct . Those who are acquainted with the narratives ...
Halaman vii
... understood by a reference to necting circumstances . Nor can we form a just estimate of his character without listening to the motives , which he has himself assigned for his viii PREFACE . conduct . Such inquiries , if they c 2.
... understood by a reference to necting circumstances . Nor can we form a just estimate of his character without listening to the motives , which he has himself assigned for his viii PREFACE . conduct . Such inquiries , if they c 2.
Halaman ix
... character that his present biographer has principally directed his attention . If he has been led further into the discussion of politics than may seem properly to fall within the province of biography , it must be remembered that De ...
... character that his present biographer has principally directed his attention . If he has been led further into the discussion of politics than may seem properly to fall within the province of biography , it must be remembered that De ...
Halaman xv
... character . Absolute impartiality , indeed , is scarcely to be looked for in imperfect beings ; yet it is a quality so essential to an his- torian , that if he does not make it his landmark , he forfeits his reputation for honesty ...
... character . Absolute impartiality , indeed , is scarcely to be looked for in imperfect beings ; yet it is a quality so essential to an his- torian , that if he does not make it his landmark , he forfeits his reputation for honesty ...
Halaman xlix
... Character . - Anecdote of him when a Boy . - Importance of early Principles . - He is educated amongst the ... Character of Him . - De Foe's Attainments at the Academy . His Character at that Period . He is intended -- PAGE 1 1 CONTENTS ...
... Character . - Anecdote of him when a Boy . - Importance of early Principles . - He is educated amongst the ... Character of Him . - De Foe's Attainments at the Academy . His Character at that Period . He is intended -- PAGE 1 1 CONTENTS ...
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affairs afterwards amongst argument army better bishops Catholics character Christian Church of England civil clergy conduct constitution court crown danger death declared Dissenters doctrine Duke Duke of Monmouth Earl ecclesiastical enemies English favour Foe's Account Foe's Remarks France friends gave gentlemen George Rooke honour House of Commons interest intitled Jacobites justice Kentish Kentish Petition King James King William king's kingdom late laws liberty London Lord Somers majesty manner measure ment ministers monarch nation nature never Non-jurors oaths observes occasion pamphlet Papists parliament party peace peace of Ryswick persecution persons petition political Popish Popish plot practice preached present pretended prince Prince of Orange principles printed proceedings published Puritans Queen reason reformation reign religious Review Revolution says Scotland shewing things tion Tories trade treaty True-Born tyranny Vindication Whigs whilst writer zeal
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