The book The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.Ii. was written by author Smollett, Tobias George, 1721-1771 Here you can read free online of The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.Ii. book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.Ii. a good or bad book?
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The resolution of the house wascommunicated to the lords, who unanimously concurred; and their jointaddress being presented, his majesty assured them he would immediatelycomply with their request. Accordingly, such expedition was used, thatin the course of the next month both Hanoverians and Hessians arrived inEngland, and encamped in different parts of the kingdom. --As the fearsof an invasion subsided in the minds of the people, their antipathy tothese foreign auxiliaries emerged. They were b...eheld with the eyes ofjealousy, suspicion, and disdain. They were treated with contempt, reserve, and rigour. The ministry was execrated for having reduced thenation to such a low circumstance of disgrace, as that they shouldowe their security to German mercenaries. There were not wanting someincendiaries, who circulated hints and insinuations, that the kingdomhad been purposely left unprovided; and that the natives of SouthBritain had been formerly subdued and expelled by a body of Saxonauxiliaries, whom they had hired for their preservation.
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