Sir Walter Ralegh: A BiographyAt the Clarendon Press, 1891 - 413 pages |
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... According to a statement by Thomas Fuller , of which there is no corroboration either in the books of Christ Church , or elsewhere , he belonged also to Christ Church , before or after his admission into Oriel . For any details of his ...
... According to a statement by Thomas Fuller , of which there is no corroboration either in the books of Christ Church , or elsewhere , he belonged also to Christ Church , before or after his admission into Oriel . For any details of his ...
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... According to Naunton a variance between him and Ralegh and Grey drew both over to plead their cause . Naunton goes on to say that Ralegh ' had much the better in telling of his tale ; and so much that the Queen and the lords took no ...
... According to Naunton a variance between him and Ralegh and Grey drew both over to plead their cause . Naunton goes on to say that Ralegh ' had much the better in telling of his tale ; and so much that the Queen and the lords took no ...
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... according to his nature . The multiplicity of his interests separates him from others of his mental level . He loved power , both the contest for it and its exercise . He coveted money for its uses , and equally for the inspiring ...
... according to his nature . The multiplicity of his interests separates him from others of his mental level . He loved power , both the contest for it and its exercise . He coveted money for its uses , and equally for the inspiring ...
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... himself are rare . An order in September , 1587 , for a payment of £ 2000 to be spent according to her Majesty's direction appears to have 1441 CHAP . IV . been for works at Portsmouth D 2 OFFICES AND ENDOWMENTS . 35.
... himself are rare . An order in September , 1587 , for a payment of £ 2000 to be spent according to her Majesty's direction appears to have 1441 CHAP . IV . been for works at Portsmouth D 2 OFFICES AND ENDOWMENTS . 35.
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... according to another account , £ 800 , a year . Browne promoted a large increase in the number of licensed taverners . Ralegh had reason to believe that he had not his fair share of profits . Egerton advised him that the demise was ...
... according to another account , £ 800 , a year . Browne promoted a large increase in the number of licensed taverners . Ralegh had reason to believe that he had not his fair share of profits . Egerton advised him that the demise was ...
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