A Concise View of the Constitution of EnglandLongman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1808 - 448 pages |
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Page 117
... crown still continues he- reditary . " 86 66 The crown of England is hereditary . Not that a divine right , to the throne is intended ; for a hereditary succession and a divine right have no necessary connection ; as may be seen in ...
... crown still continues he- reditary . " 86 66 The crown of England is hereditary . Not that a divine right , to the throne is intended ; for a hereditary succession and a divine right have no necessary connection ; as may be seen in ...
Page 126
... crown descended to his eldest son , Edward V. who , with his brother the duke of York , are generally believed to have been murdered in the tower , by order of their uncle ... crown . the right of the crown was undoubtedly in Eliza- beth 126.
... crown descended to his eldest son , Edward V. who , with his brother the duke of York , are generally believed to have been murdered in the tower , by order of their uncle ... crown . the right of the crown was undoubtedly in Eliza- beth 126.
Page 132
... crown to her son and heir , king George I. To him succeeded his son , king George II . on whose demise , his . grandson , the present king ascended the throne of his ancestors . Can we possibly refuse to acknowledge and admire the ...
... crown to her son and heir , king George I. To him succeeded his son , king George II . on whose demise , his . grandson , the present king ascended the throne of his ancestors . Can we possibly refuse to acknowledge and admire the ...
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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