A Concise View of the Constitution of EnglandLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1808 - 448 pages |
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Page 124
... Henry I. who succeeded their father . The real heiress to Henry , was his daughter , the empress Matilda ; but Stephen usurped the throne , having only the feeble title of being grandson to the Conqueror , by his mother's side . Henry ...
... Henry I. who succeeded their father . The real heiress to Henry , was his daughter , the empress Matilda ; but Stephen usurped the throne , having only the feeble title of being grandson to the Conqueror , by his mother's side . Henry ...
Page 125
... Henry having a large army at that time at his command , asserted his title with effect . And by statute 7 Henry IV . ch . 2. it was enacted , " that the inheri- " tance of the crown and realms of England and France , and all other the ...
... Henry having a large army at that time at his command , asserted his title with effect . And by statute 7 Henry IV . ch . 2. it was enacted , " that the inheri- " tance of the crown and realms of England and France , and all other the ...
Page 127
... Henry married Elizabeth , who after the murder of her brothers , became the undoubted heiress not only of the house of York , but also of the Conqueror , the common royal stock . Henry VIII . the issue of this marriage , became ...
... Henry married Elizabeth , who after the murder of her brothers , became the undoubted heiress not only of the house of York , but also of the Conqueror , the common royal stock . Henry VIII . the issue of this marriage , became ...
Contents
Of the Laws of England | 34 |
Of Countries subject to the Laws of England | 42 |
Of the absolute Rights of Individuals | 52 |
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