A powerful army, with a strong train of artillery, and a navy still more formidable, are maintained by this island during war. ... in chief of the armies, but it is in general the wise policy of the ministry to avoid placing the near relatives of the reigning sovereign in situations ... Simple knighthood, or the rank of knight bachelor, is likewise bestowed on those whom the minister wishes to gratify ; but in more recentanbsp;...
Title | : | The Edinburgh Gazetteer, Or Geographical Dictionary ... |
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Publisher | : | - 1822 |
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