The Peace of Utrecht : a Historical Review of the Great Treaty of 1713-14, And of the Principal Events of the War of the Spanish Succession
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In the mean while St. Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, was brought to the front, to give suc- cor, when even direct appeals to Heaven had failed — she, that was never called upon except in cases of dire calamity !
Her statue was carried, in solemn procession, through the streets ; and invocations went up to the Sacred lady to give succor to her beloved city. She it was — when king and minister and general had ceased to be efficacious, that IS8 THE HISTORY OF A GREAT TREATY.
could surely pr...otect the most Christian realm. Even she, however, gave no aid. A more practical sacrifice was also made at this time of gold and silver plate, jewels and pre- cious things by the King and nobility to fill the exhausted treasury and keep up the sinews of war. The King, the Princes, Madame de Maintenon and some others of the great personages having set the fashion, it was followed, of course, by all courtiers, although the operation caused no little grumbling, and the mint and the royal goldsmiths did not show a return of any great account.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
In the mean while St. Genevieve, the patron saint of Paris, was brought to the front, to give suc- cor, when even direct appeals to Heaven had failed — she, that was never called upon except in cases of dire calamity !
Her statue was carried, in solemn procession, through the streets ; and invocations went up to the Sacred lady to give succor to her beloved city. She it was — when king and minister and general had ceased to be efficacious, that IS8 THE HISTORY OF A GREAT TREATY.
could surely pr...otect the most Christian realm. Even she, however, gave no aid. A more practical sacrifice was also made at this time of gold and silver plate, jewels and pre- cious things by the King and nobility to fill the exhausted treasury and keep up the sinews of war. The King, the Princes, Madame de Maintenon and some others of the great personages having set the fashion, it was followed, of course, by all courtiers, although the operation caused no little grumbling, and the mint and the royal goldsmiths did not show a return of any great account.
What to read after The Peace of Utrecht : a Historical Review of the Great Treaty of 1713-14, And of the Principal Events of the War of the Spanish Succession?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Gerard, James W. (James Watson), 1823-1900 to read onlineMoreLess
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