Reviews of a Part of Prescott's 'History of Ferdinand and Isabella,' and of Campbell's 'Lectures on Poetry.'J.H. Francis, 1841 - 199 páginas This work by Elizabeth Sanders seeks to illuminate some of the viewpoints expressed by William H. Prescott in his work History of Ferdinand and Isabella, as well as draw comparisons between Queen Isabella and another great female monarch of the 16th century: Queen Elizabeth I of England. |
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... splendid attire , with a view to silence and daz- zle those who were inclined to question the validity of her title to the crown . Nevertheless we are not dis- posed to question the taste of Elizabeth for showy ha- biliments , which it ...
... splendid attire , with a view to silence and daz- zle those who were inclined to question the validity of her title to the crown . Nevertheless we are not dis- posed to question the taste of Elizabeth for showy ha- biliments , which it ...
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... splendid which Europe could afford , and in England nobles the most accomplished and of the highest order aspired to the hand of their queen without success . The respectful and even importunate address of the house to fix her choice of ...
... splendid which Europe could afford , and in England nobles the most accomplished and of the highest order aspired to the hand of their queen without success . The respectful and even importunate address of the house to fix her choice of ...
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... splendid tale of England's glory . Not a single Span- iard set foot on English ground except as a prisoner . One English vessel only , and that of small size , be- came the prize of the invaders . The king of Scots , standing firm to ...
... splendid tale of England's glory . Not a single Span- iard set foot on English ground except as a prisoner . One English vessel only , and that of small size , be- came the prize of the invaders . The king of Scots , standing firm to ...
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... Splendid fire - works were displayed , both on land and water ; a play was performed ; an Italian tumbler exhibited his feats ; thirteen bears were baited ; there were three stag hunts , and a representation of a country bridal ...
... Splendid fire - works were displayed , both on land and water ; a play was performed ; an Italian tumbler exhibited his feats ; thirteen bears were baited ; there were three stag hunts , and a representation of a country bridal ...
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... splendid court , beheld all their evolutions from a gallery over the park gate , and finally dismissed them , confirmed in loyalty and valor , by praises , thanks , and smiles of gracious- ness . " A few days after , the queen's ...
... splendid court , beheld all their evolutions from a gallery over the park gate , and finally dismissed them , confirmed in loyalty and valor , by praises , thanks , and smiles of gracious- ness . " A few days after , the queen's ...
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