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The History of England from the Accession of James the Second (Volume 7-8) (Paperback)
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The History of England from the Accession of James the Second (Volume 7-8) (Paperback)
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This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text, images,
or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the
original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1880. Not
illustrated. Excerpt: ... no longer a minister, had obtained
admission to the royal closet, and had strongly represented to the
King the dangers which threatened the state. The King had at length
consented to let it be understood that he considered the passing of
the bill as on the whole the less of two great evils. It was soon
clear that the temper of the Peers had undergone a considerable
alteration since the preceding day. Scarcely any, indeed, changed
sides. But not a few abstained from voting. Wharton, who had at
first spoken powerfully for the amendments, left town for
Newmarket. On the other hand, some Lords who had not yet taken
their part came down to give a healing vote. Among them were the
two persons to whom the education of the young heir apparent had
been entrusted, Marlborough and Burnet. Marlborough showed his
usual prudence. He had remained neutral while by taking a part he
must have offended either the House of Commons or the King. He took
a part as soon as he saw that it was possible to please both.
Burnet, alarmed for the public peace, was in a state of great
excitement, and, as was usual with him when in such a state, forgot
dignity and decorum, called out "stuff" in a very audible voice
while a noble lord was haranguing in favour of the amendments, and
was in great danger of being reprimanded. at the bar or delivered
over to Black Rod. The motion on Which the division took place was
that the House do adhere to the amendments. There were forty
contents and thirty seven not contents. Proxies were called; and
the numbers were found to be exactly even. In the House of Lords
there is no casting vote. When the numbers are even, the non
contents have it. The motion to adhere had therefore been
negatived. But this was not enough. It was necessary that an
affirmativ...
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Imprint: |
General Books LLC
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
2012 |
First published: |
2012 |
Authors: |
Baron Thomas Babington Macaulay
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Dimensions: |
246 x 189 x 15mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback - Trade
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Pages: |
288 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-153-84750-6 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-153-84750-7 |
Barcode: |
9781153847506 |
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