An Introduction to the English HistoriansMacmillan, 1906 - 669 páginas |
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... Barons Our law hardly knows anything of a noble or of a gentle class ; all free men are in the main equal before the law . For a moment this may seem strange . A conquered country is hardly the place in which we should look for an ...
... Barons Our law hardly knows anything of a noble or of a gentle class ; all free men are in the main equal before the law . For a moment this may seem strange . A conquered country is hardly the place in which we should look for an ...
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... barons enough to judge any baron . As the administration of royal justice gradu- ally became the function of professional lawyers , the cry for a judicium parium was raised by the nobles , and in words this was conceded to them . For a ...
... barons enough to judge any baron . As the administration of royal justice gradu- ally became the function of professional lawyers , the cry for a judicium parium was raised by the nobles , and in words this was conceded to them . For a ...
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... barons . But in the end the baron had gained very little . If charged with treason or felony , he was tried by his peers ; if charged with a misdemeanor ( transgressio ) , if sued in a civil suit by high or low , if the king challenged ...
... barons . But in the end the baron had gained very little . If charged with treason or felony , he was tried by his peers ; if charged with a misdemeanor ( transgressio ) , if sued in a civil suit by high or low , if the king challenged ...
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... baron can keep a seignorial court . 83. The Unfree In the main , then , all free men are equal before the law . Just because this is so the line between the free and the unfree seems very sharp . And the line between freedom and ...
... baron can keep a seignorial court . 83. The Unfree In the main , then , all free men are equal before the law . Just because this is so the line between the free and the unfree seems very sharp . And the line between freedom and ...
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... barons who enjoyed within their respective domains almost regal powers . Finally the governmental machinery for executing the law , maintaining police control , and administering royal justice had fallen so badly into disorder that ...
... barons who enjoyed within their respective domains almost regal powers . Finally the governmental machinery for executing the law , maintaining police control , and administering royal justice had fallen so badly into disorder that ...
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Página 352 - While round the armed bands Did clap their bloody hands ; He nothing common did, or mean, Upon that memorable scene, But with his keener eye The axe's edge did try ; Nor called the gods with vulgar spite To vindicate his helpless right, But bowed his comely head Down, as upon a bed.
Página 361 - Sir, we have heard what you did at the house in the morning, and before many hours all England will hear it: but, Sir, you are mistaken to think that the parliament is dissolved; for no power under heaven can dissolve them but themselves; therefore take you notice of that.
Página 442 - In the evening I went very unwillingly to a society in Aldersgate Street, where one was reading Luther's preface to the Epistle to the Romans. About a quarter before nine, while he was describing the change which God works in the heart through faith in Christ...
Página 514 - The right hon. gentleman is the first of the new party who has expressed his great grief, who has retired into what may be called his political Cave of Adullam, and he has called about him every one that was in distress, and every one that was discontented.
Página 367 - ... unfeigned assent and consent to all and everything contained in the book of common prayer.
Página 377 - If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace, and he will deliver us out of thine hand, O king. But if not, be it known unto thee, O king, that we will not serve thy gods, nor worship the' golden image which thou hast set up.
Página 207 - And so the crown of England which hath been so free at all times, that it hath been in no earthly subjection, but immediately subject to God in all things touching the reality of the same crown, and to none other...
Página 413 - Indian race, from the mouth of the St. Lawrence to the mouth of the Mississippi, had become estranged from the English and friendly to the French.
Página 239 - And now I would ask a strange question: who is the most diligentest bishop and prelate in all England, that passeth all the rest in doing his office ? I can tell, for I know him who it is, I know him well. But now I think I see you listening and hearkening, that I should name him. There is one that passeth all the other, and is the most diligent prelate and preacher in all England. And will ye know who it is ? I will tell you. It is the devil. He is the most diligent preacher of all...
Página 277 - That it may please thee to bring into the way of truth all such as have erred, and are deceived; We beseech thee to hear us, good Lord.