Turbulent 18th Century War Dispatches and Local Notices
An 18th century miscellany reports shifting military actions in Saxony Prussia and Poland, including capitulation talks, troop movements, and sieges. It also covers Ireland and Scotland local notices on militia arrangements governor retirements and a crime report. Embellished with fragmented passages on battles, shipments, and a bridge collapse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edinburgh
Nea
Steen
Caine'a
Norway
Jasta Melant
Kelso
A View of Corrupt Government and Royal Duty in Old England
A long extract critiques corruption in monarchical and mixed governments, arguing monarchies are vulnerable to weak rulers while republics risk decay if leading men abandon integrity. The piece cites Rome, emphasizes the danger of legal tyranny, praises representative courage, and pleads for Parliament to address misgovernance and military failures. It includes an address to the king urging action and loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cina
Setidte
England
Wikap
Minorca
America
Petfon
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Grenatiers
Ariel
Seine
Waltersdorff
Mitteldorff
Scandau
Wyiths
Tedibe
Brown
Huffars
Sneral
Elbe
Prufsia
Prince of Pruflis
Poland
Saxony
Prussia
Futh
Count Rutofski
Konigstein
Warsaw
Pruffia
Bohemia
Aes
Setz
Irelawn
Corke
Galway
Patrick Walsh
Morgan
Dublin
Baron Bowes
Ireland
Robert Viscount Jocelyn
Bath
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