The Life Of George Washington: The Life of George Washington: Discovering the Legacy of a Founding Father by John MarshallPrabhat Prakashan, 1 jan. 2021 - 622 sidor The Life of George Washington is a comprehensive biography written by John Marshall, highlighting the remarkable journey of one of America's most influential figures. George Washington, an American political leader, military general, statesman, and founding father, played a pivotal role in shaping the nation's history and establishing the foundations of the United States. |
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... receiving not much support from France, was feeble and unprosperous, but retained quiet possession of the country. In a time of profound peace, the expedition of Argal was directed against it. He found it totally unprepared for defence ...
... received the appellation of the house of burgesses, which it retained until all connexion with England was dissolved. The assembly, composed of the governor, the council, and burgesses, met together in one apartment, and there discussed ...
... received orders from the King to convey to Virginia one hundred idle and dissolute persons, then in custody of the knight marshal. These were the first convicts transported to America. The policy which dictated this measure was soon ...
... received from him. They were empowered to make laws and to execute them; to impose taxes, and to enforce the payment of them; to seize the property of the late company; and to apply it to the public use; and to transport the colonists ...
... received of the death of Cromwell. His restoration was soon afterwards effected in England; and this rash measure not only escaped chastisement, but became a meritorious service of which Virginia long boasted, and which was not entirely ...