The History of England, From the Revolution in 1688, to the Death of George II, Vol. 5: Designed as a Continuation of Hume; Embellished With Engravings on Copper and Wood, From Original Designs (Classic Reprint) - Paperback

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Pitt and Mr. Legge taken into the administra tion. Obliged to. Restored to their employments.. Coalition of parties. Descent on the coast of France meditate'd Command of the fleet given to sir Edward Hawke, and of the land forces to sip John Mordaunt. Fleet sails September 8 Admiral Knowles sent to take Aix. Attack and surrender of Aix. A descent resolved on. The fleet returns to Spit head: His majesty appoints a board of enquiry Into the reasons of the fleet's return. Proceed ings of the court of enquiry. Its report Sir John Mordaunt tried by a court-martial, and ac quittedx. Fleets-sent to the East and West In dies. Success of the English privateers. Riots.

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