From Princes to People and the Charms of Power
The passage argues that virtuous rulers in limited monarchies succeed only when laws and parliaments restrain royal will. It contrasts absolute sovereignty with constitutional balance, praising England as a model where rulers act by legal consent and officials are accountable. It also reflects on depictions of emperors, treachery in courts, and the dangers of unchecked ambition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hebert
Markeind
Heaven
Earth
Diocletian
Mos
England
Shen
Rechard 1
James
Leull
A Description of Matlock Bath Derbyshire
A vivid early account describes Matlock Bath as a vale three miles long, shut in by a moor and towering rock cliffs at each end, with a noble portal carved through one cliff. The Derwent guards the opposite side where rock faces give way to greensward and gentle fields, while hills on the other bank rise with bushes and blocks of sedge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelion
Offa
Bath
Paris
Matlock Bath
Derbyshire
Atlock Bath
Affidavit of the Chevalier D Eon in London 1771
The Chevalier D Eon swears an affidavit before Lord Mayor Brass Crosby at Mansion House London denying involvement in controversial insurance policies and professing he made the voyage for health and honor. He refutes rumors of financial gain and asserts he has no stake in the policies. Additional letters discuss legal notices and responses between Samuel Plumbe and Charles Martyn regarding court actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jatt
Mansion House
France
England
Harles
Genevieve
Louise
Auguste
Andre
T’mothee
D’een de Beaumont
Royal Military Order of St. Lewis
Dragoons
Lord
Marshal Prince
Duke
Count de Broglio
Censer Royal
Great Britain
London
Chevalier
Eon de Beaumont
Brass Crosby
P.S
Chevalier De Beaumont Denounces Anonymous Letters
The Chevalier De Beaumont writes to Hon Charles Fox denying authorship of anonymous pieces. He accuses enemies of fabrications and asserts he never wrote any unsigned articles in his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ak Alfo
Charles Fox
Letter from Earl of Sandwich urges support for Plumbe and Kirkman
A copied letter from the Earl of Sandwich to a London liveryman urges voting for Messrs Plumbe and Kirkman at Goldsmiths Hall to restore peace and prosperity in London. The note asserts government-friendly aims and requests timely action tomorrow morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Saindwich
the Admiralty
London
Plumbe and Kirkman
Goldsmith’s Hall
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Afripavit
Chevalier D’eon
Charles. Martyn
Court of King's Bench
Fermyn- Street
St. James’s
Samuel Plumbe
City of London
Mr. Alderman Phimbe
Tam
Rele
Kirkman
Plumbeyhich
Humble Servant
Sandwich
Admiralty
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