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He was so successful that when some anti-British Indians abducted him the colonists sent out a military expedition to get him back. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z
During a military expedition, a young Kamehameha I chased and threatened civilian fishermen, one of whom defended himself by striking Kamehameha so forcefully with his canoe paddle that it cracked into pieces, knocking Kamehameha unconscious. Much more than a tropical paradise: This new travel guide will ‘decolonize’ the way you look at Hawaii 2019-10-18T04:00:00Z
To build a self-contained art city in six days takes precision, said Mr. Postma, who likens TEFAF’s installation to a “military expedition.” A Gilded Age Setting for a Huge Art Show 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z
He led several military expeditions and expanded the Egyptian Empire to stretch from Syria in the east to Nubia in the south. Colossus probably depicting Ramses II found in Egypt 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z
That mission – one of the largest military expeditions mounted by British troops and their local reinforcements in decades — had gone disastrously wrong. Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan by William Dalrymple – review 2013-01-26T14:00:01Z
A British military expedition wreaks havoc along this part of the China coast—and on many of the central characters. The great bobachee-connah 2015-05-14T04:00:00Z
In 1897, much of the art of the Benin court was destroyed or taken during a British military expedition, making it difficult or impossible for scholars to trace the history of the work. ArtsBeat: Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Gets a Transformative Gift for Its African Collection 2012-06-28T23:00:38Z
This precipitated a huge military expedition, involving some 13,000 British and Indian troops, to rescue them. Ethiopia's Prince Alemayehu: Buckingham Palace rejects calls to return royal's body 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z
Eventually, they dispatched annual military expeditions and organized conscription, fielding large standing armies of native Assyrian soldiers who marched out every year to conquer more territory. Western Civilization: A Concise History 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
In 1449, a Chinese military expedition into Mongol territory ended in the slaughter of the Chinese at the Battle of Tumu. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z
The Han dynasty first sought to appease the Xiongnu but later sent military expeditions to defeat them. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z
The Benin artworks were forcibly removed in 1897, in a large-scale British military expedition. Benin Bronzes: Nigeria hails 'great day' as London museum signs over looted objects 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z
Surovikin is a veteran officer who led the Russian military expedition in Syria in 2017, which featured indiscriminate bombing of civilian areas. Russia strikes Kyiv and cities across Ukraine after Crimea Bridge attack 2022-10-10T04:00:00Z
In December 1806, Jefferson warned that “sundry persons” were conspiring to form an illegal military expedition. A former vice president was tried for treason for an insurrection plot 2022-09-26T04:00:00Z
In 1664, an English military expedition arrived in New Amsterdam as part of a broader conflict between England and the Netherlands. World History: from 1400 2022-12-14T00:00:00Z
The balance of power, which initially favored the Xiongnu, shifted as two Han military expeditions went in search of allies in central Asia. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z
This hybrid system could presumably be less rugged, and therefore less costly, than those used for military expeditions abroad. Kyiv Cruise Missile Strike Highlights Need to Protect U.S. Cities 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z
She was the first woman to successfully plan and lead a military expedition during the Civil War. In Harriet Tubman’s home state of Maryland, a new school bears her name 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z
A general and an engineer, he was also a colonizer who in the 19th century led military expeditions that killed tens of thousands of people, burned villages and forced local leaders to surrender. In Senegal’s Former Capital, a Colonial Statue in Hiding Is No Longer Welcome 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z
But each new military expedition proved weaker than the last. World History: Patterns of Interaction 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z
Historian David Bell, for example, argued in the New York Review of Books that the French military expedition “was decimated by an epidemic of yellow fever, which allowed black forces to drive it out.” Perspective | Five myths about the Haitian Revolution 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z
When Gen. Andrew Jackson led military expeditions through Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi to expel Native Americans, he was accused of being heartless. Opinion | Georgetown’s role in slavery is not tied to whether it was a slave port 2021-07-09T04:00:00Z
And Tubman would go down in history as the first woman to successfully plan and lead a military expedition during the Civil War. Renowned as a Black liberator, Harriet Tubman was also a brilliant spy 2021-02-08T05:00:00Z
Born in the French city of Lille in 1818, Faidherbe led brutal military expeditions in what is now Senegal, subjugating local people and participating in France’s bloody expansion across West Africa in the mid-19th century. In Senegal’s Former Capital, a Colonial Statue in Hiding Is No Longer Welcome 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z
The orkoiyot functioned as a community sage, overseeing the planting of crops, summoning the rains and sanctioning military expeditions and coming-of-age rituals. Eliud Kipchoge Emerges as the Philosopher-King of Running 2020-10-02T04:00:00Z
Many of those he executed fought in the colonial National Guard — militia units of male planters and merchants — which supported the French military expedition. Perspective | Five myths about the Haitian Revolution 2021-08-04T04:00:00Z
Then, it referred to Americans who mounted their own private military expeditions to topple governments in Central and South America. Editorial Roundup: Ohio 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z
In strict usage, the word “crusade” describes a series of military expeditions mounted by European rulers, starting in 1095, to capture the Holy Land from Muslims. Donald Trump Jr posts crusader symbol image amid Middle East turmoil 2020-01-07T05:00:00Z
When the Moros responded with acts of banditry and random attacks on American sentries, punitive military expeditions were launched. Remembering America’s first (and longest) forgotten war on tribal islamists 2019-12-24T05:00:00Z
Meanwhile, the military expedition leaders fatally soured relations by overreacting to perceived wrongdoing and making unreasonable demands. Moon mapper, Sun spotter: the astonishing Thomas Harriot 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z
The so-called Benin bronzes refer to the antiquities looted in 1897 when a punitive British military expedition moved to crush the west African kingdom of Benin. Western museums try to forge deal with west Africa to return the Benin bronzes 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z
And George III chose a playwright as the commanding general of his most fateful military expedition. America’s last king: The unsettling parallels between King George III and Donald Trump 2017-06-25T04:00:00Z
In the novel’s short, unsparing final section, set in 1799, Zama joins a military expedition to track down a notorious bandit. A Neglected South American Masterpiece 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z
"The sightseeing helicopters are hovering above the Khumbu Icefall and making things difficult for us," said Pasang Kaji Sherpa, a mountain guide with a military expedition team now on Everest. Avalanche fears over unauthorised Everest helicopter flights - BBC News 2016-04-28T04:00:00Z
She also worked as a spy for the Union Army during the Civil War, and was the first American woman to lead a military expedition. As Andrew Jackson Fades, a Look at How He Ended Up on Money
Besides such festive youngsters cheering up the populace with their antics, the budgetary cuts will liberate funds better destined to military expeditions. The Prudent King's Advice to Trump 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z
It seems that the Kremlin has chosen to abandon the conflict in Donbass for its new offshore, military expedition in the Middle East. Russia Decides to Trade East Ukraine for Sanctions Relief 2016-01-23T05:00:00Z
Rand Paul was stronger than his dismal poll numbers might have suggested, especially on state’s rights and the need to avoid a new military expedition in Iraq. Republican presidential debate: Trump and Bush clash but Fiorina stands out – as it happened 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z
Vice President Aaron Burr, who used the couple’s island home as a headquarters in 1806-1807 for an unauthorized military expedition to the American Southwest. A visit to Blennerhassett Island’s other mansion 2015-07-19T04:00:00Z
According to Smithsonian Magazine, Tubman became the first woman to lead a military expedition when she helped a colonel execute a night raid that freed more than 750 slaves from captivity along the Combahee River. Voters pick Harriet Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z
She worked for the Union army during the civil war, and is the first woman to lead a military expedition in the US. Harriet Tubman wins unofficial vote to replace Andrew Jackson on $20 bill 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z
It took the republic four savage military expeditions before the settlement at Canudos—today an artificial lake—was wiped out. Mario Vargas Llosa’s Mad Peru 2015-03-09T04:00:00Z
Rand Paul was stronger than his dismal poll numbers might have suggested, especially on state’s rights and the need to avoid a new military expedition in Iraq. Republican presidential debate: Trump and Bush clash but Fiorina stands out – as it happened 2015-09-16T04:00:00Z
Already being described by some as the "forgotten war", America's fraught military expedition into Iraq now rarely captures news headlines. VIDEO: Photos tell 'untold story' of Iraq war 2013-05-09T15:36:46Z
And never mind that as George Washington proved when he led a military expedition against Pennsylvanian farmers in the Whiskey Rebellion, the last thing that ex-revolutionaries turned national leaders were prepared to tolerate was secession. Ron Paul's Secession Blackmail of America 2012-11-26T16:39:21Z
June 6 marks the 68th anniversary of D-Day, the greatest military expedition in modern history, led by Supreme Allied Commander Eisenhower. Letter from Washington: Lessons Learned From Eisenhower 2012-06-03T17:40:09Z
That valley was the main route for trading caravans and for military expeditions between the Euphrates and Egypt. The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Genesis 2012-04-08T02:00:21.793Z
Whether these military expeditions were conducted in a better spirit than Saul shows in this chapter we cannot tell. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z
The dates are often wrong, and little attention is paid to geographical details, which makes the narrative of military expeditions beyond the borders of the empire difficult to understand. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 4 "Hero" to "Hindu Chronology" 2012-04-04T02:00:56.447Z
Pherôn undertook no military expedition, being blind in consequence of his impiety in hurling his spear at too high a Nile. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z
The offense with which they were charged was the violation of the Neutrality Act of April 20, 1818, in preparing the means for a military expedition against Cuba. Harper's New Monthly Magazine, Vol III, No 13, 1851 2012-02-10T03:00:15.463Z
It is also recorded for this year that Cyrus, apparently in the course of one of his military expeditions, crossed the Tigris above Arbela. The Old Testament In the Light of The Historical Records and Legends of Assyria and Babylonia 2012-02-02T03:04:35.567Z
"I suddenly realise that the ambition of my life has been—since I was two—to go on a military expedition against Constantinople."—Letter from Rupert Brooke. Poems - Second Series 2011-10-28T02:00:21.670Z
A Manipuri military expedition was a strange sight, the men besides their arms and ammunition carrying their spare clothes, cooking vessels, food, etc., on their backs. My Experiences in Manipur and the Naga Hills 2011-10-26T02:00:28.847Z
Though Sennacherib made many military expeditions during the remaining twenty years of his reign, he never came again to the south of Palestine. The Egypt of the Hebrews and Herodotos 2012-02-14T03:00:25.940Z
In the furthest northeast and along the whole eastern border, small military expeditions would be disclosed, fighting against rebellious blacks or Arab raiders. The Crime of the Congo 2011-10-13T02:00:47.603Z
Since Mexico had conspired against the Spanish occupation of Cuba, General Vives retaliated by a military expedition against Mexico, in 1828. The History of Cuba, vol. 2 2011-10-11T02:01:01.423Z
In 1774 the site of Chicago, with all the surrounding country, became a part of Virginia, being conquered by a military expedition from that State. Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Devel 2011-10-06T02:00:32.743Z
The government was, however, sharply criticized for not first consulting the Reichstag in a matter involving the first military expedition since the foundation of the empire. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 11, Slice 8 "Germany" to "Gibson, William" 2011-10-05T02:00:17.763Z
What is he that hath mingled feasting with wars, and military expeditions with sports? The Golden Hope A Story of the Time of King Alexander the Great 2011-10-02T02:00:13.920Z
These it enumerates as “the taking of hostages, the imprisonment of the chiefs, the institution of sentries or capitas, fines and military expeditions,” the latter being a euphemism for cold-blooded massacres. The Crime of the Congo 2011-10-13T02:00:47.603Z
Even on his journeys and military expeditions, a secretary always sat in his chariot. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z
On occasion of any military expedition, scouts are hired to discover the position and circumstances of the "hostiles," as Indians are called, for attacking whom orders have been issued. Frontier Folk 2011-08-19T02:00:11.653Z
He was with Franklin when the latter sent his kite on its memorable flight into the skies; when he visited Braddock's camp; and when he conducted his military expedition against the murderous Indians. Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume I (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings 2011-08-16T02:00:37.443Z
A visitor unacquainted with its usages and order, and coming, even in time of profoundest peace, might suppose that some military expedition was on foot. With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. 2011-08-12T02:00:19.797Z
The responsibility for these abuses must not, however, always be placed upon the commanders of military expeditions. The Crime of the Congo 2011-10-13T02:00:47.603Z
The hurry of military expeditions did not prevent this extraordinary man from observing closely the manners and customs of the different nations with whom he contended. The Student's Mythology A Compendium of Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Assyrian, Persian, Hindoo, Chinese, Thibetian, Scandinavian, Celtic, Aztec, and Peruvian Mythologies 2011-09-12T02:00:29.450Z
Before this body the governor brought matters of importance, such as the creation of offices, establishment of courts, granting of pardons, levying of taxes, issuing of ordinances, and military expeditions. The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 2011-07-06T02:00:47.077Z
Medary, he commanded a military expedition against the Chippewas at Sunrise Prairie, the object being to compel them to return to their reservation, an expedition attended with some tragical results, as elsewhere narrated. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z
He probably decided on the subject by confining his view to the opening page, where a hero descends from his ship—but for a very different purpose from a military expedition. Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature 2011-06-03T02:00:19.227Z
On his recovery he set out on a military expedition, but at the end of the first day’s march he fell ill, and had to stay at Spoleto and return to Assisi. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 8 "France" to "Francis Joseph I." 2011-05-27T02:00:16.463Z
The Khedive of Egypt, who was in Constantinople, was himself a party to the conspiracy, and arrangements were actually made with the German Embassy for his presence with a military expedition across the frontier. The Great War and How It Arose 2011-05-16T02:00:18.923Z
To the objection that a raid, unless avenged by a military expedition, would impair 'our prestige on the frontier,' he answers: 'I object to fight for prestige. The Earl of Mayo Rulers of India 2011-04-11T02:00:13.067Z
In his own military expeditions he had become acquainted with El Cascabel’s second in command, a sub-chief, equalling the others in hostility to the whites, while far excelling him in ability. The Lost Mountain A Tale of Sonora 2011-03-23T02:00:19.250Z
Renunciation of Colonial military expeditions; and in the present Colonies or Protectorates, withdrawn from the influence of missionaries and the military régime, development of institutions to protect the natives. Socialism and Democracy in Europe 2011-03-15T02:00:12.887Z
He says also, he was in France, in one of the military expeditions of the time. Cabinet Portrait Gallery of British Worthies Volume I 2011-03-12T03:00:27.327Z
I am just returned from my military expedition, and now my time is taken up in the Assembly. Benjamin Franklin Representative selections, with introduction, bibliograpy, and notes 2011-03-08T03:00:46.777Z
Twice during each year, great military expeditions are undertaken, which rarely extend beyond eight or ten days. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z
Few military expeditions have been more elaborately organized, or have achieved a more brilliant success. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 5 English History 2011-02-12T03:00:32.473Z
Thus far I have chiefly followed the history of military expeditions. White Slavery in the Barbary States 2011-02-10T03:00:50.200Z
In 1752, a French military expedition from Quebec to the Ohio region, rested at Fort Toronto. Toronto of Old 2011-02-10T03:00:45.907Z
It was, moreover, his generalship which carried out successfully so many military expeditions. Greek Sculpture A collection of sixteen pictures of Greek marbles with introduction and interpretation 2011-01-05T03:01:01.227Z
That the minds of the people should not be more disturbed and alienated from agricultural pursuits, by the continual military expeditions which they are thus called upon to make, cannot fail to appear extraordinary. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z
The object of the visit of his secretary was to propose to me to reinstate the exiled President, in his lost position, by engaging in a military expedition, with him, to the mainland. Memoirs of Service Afloat, During the War Between the States 2011-01-04T03:01:01.887Z
In many respects, it had the features of a military expedition. The Story of the Atlantic Telegraph 2010-12-29T03:00:29.577Z
He never, like his father, conducted military expeditions in person. History of The Reign of Philip The Second King of Spain Volume The Third and Biographical & Critical Miscellanies
In a reign of forty-seven years he made fifty-three military expeditions, most of which he led himself; eight years he fought the Avars; and thirty-three the Saxons. The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII
The oath by the life of the king is the only binding obligation in the land; and from the general success of his military expeditions, he is feared and respected by all the adjacent tribes. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z
They still continued their military expeditions into the territories of the Soviet Government. The Story of the Great War, Volume VII (of VIII) American Food and Ships; Palestine; Italy invaded; Great German Offensive; Americans in Picardy; Americans on the Marne; Foch's Counteroffensive.
The acting commander in an important military expedition has no right to place himself in the ranks of those who are about to leap a ditch, scale a wall, or charge bayonet. Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician
He was about to start off on a military expedition into the interior, and not daring to leave his awkward charge behind, he took them with him. Brother Francis Less than the least
He organized another on the British steamer Bermuda, which was detained by the United States authorities on February 24, and he was arrested and tried for "organizing a military expedition," but was acquitted. The History of Cuba, vol. 4
During the absence of the Negoos on military expeditions, the most inquisitorial espionage is exercised over the actions of every foreigner, and the strictest police established, to insure the safety of the almost deserted capital. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z
The indolence of the court avoids military expeditions, and anarchy and a lack of security on the routes are the consequences.... Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 3 "Borgia, Lucrezia" to "Bradford, John"
He spent his entire life in Athens, never departing from it, save for short periods on three occasions, when he served in military expeditions in the Athenian army. A Critical History of Greek Philosophy
In 1888, after several vain appeals to China to use her influence to withdraw the Tibetan troops, we reluctantly decided on a military expedition. The Unveiling of Lhasa
"But, sir," I protested, "what has Colonel Burr to do with a military expedition planned by the Commander-in-Chief of the Army?" A Volunteer with Pike The True Narrative of One Dr. John Robinson and of His Love for the Fair Señorita Vallois
On the proclamation of the annual military expedition, the chiefs and nobles of Shoa thronged once more to the capital. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z
The people of Boston, roused by this movement, which invaded their territory, and touched their pride and interests, undertook, on their own responsibility, a naval and military expedition intended to drive off the invaders. The Student's Life of Washington; Condensed from the Larger Work of Washington Irving For Young Persons and for the Use of Schools
During his short reign Calixtus strengthened the authority of the papacy in southern Italy by military expeditions, and restored several buildings within the city of Rome. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 1 "Calhoun" to "Camoens"
Napoleon’s great military expedition in 1798 was accompanied by a scientific commission including artists and archaeologists, the results of whose labours fill several of the magnificent volumes of the Description de l’�gypte. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein"
After the failure of the attempt, returned to Quebec, and took an active share in the military expeditions of the next ten years. The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History
Abject slaves to superstition, the Amhára never fail to consult the omens before setting out on a military expedition. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z
The solar system had outgrown military expeditions, war, and the thought of war, and cruisers went out from it not to fight but to learn. Planet of the Gods
The soldiers of the Netherlands accompanied Charles on his military expeditions, and their cavalry had the reputation of being the best appointed and best disciplined in the imperial army. History of the Reign of Philip the Second, King of Spain, Vols. 1 and 2
He probably began also to re-establish the prestige of Egypt by military expeditions in the surrounding countries. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 1 "Edwardes" to "Ehrenbreitstein"
It was customary for the empress to accompany her imperial husband in his military expeditions about the Empire. Women of Early Christianity
Twelve are brought on duty every month, and their vigils, which are invariably kept standing, are observed with more than usual strictness during the continuance of a military expedition. The Highlands of Ethiopia 2011-02-25T03:01:07.193Z
The men of the city recognized the need of feminine society in their recreations, in their political life, and on military expeditions. Greek Women
We well know: the destruction of Port-Royal, a military expedition to carry off fifteen old women, the dead dragged from their graves, and sacrilege committed by the hands of authority. Priests, Women, and Families
For the first time in the world, a corps of scientific gentlemen was attached to a military expedition. Josephine Makers of History
And as the penalties for violating the laws covering military expeditions are so severe, the customs and laws relating thereto are of paramount importance to every Vai man. The Upward Path A Reader For Colored Children
A great object of military expeditions was to gather hecatombs of captives for his altars. The Story of Extinct Civilizations of the West
He saw no signs of a military expedition on foot. Cudjo's Cave
In the month of October, 1696, the quietude of the household at the Jemseg was disturbed by the appearance of the Massachusetts military expedition under Hawthorne and Church. Glimpses of the Past History of the River St. John, A.D. 1604-1784
His reputation increased to such a degree that when a military expedition was set on foot he was asked to accompany it. A History of the English Church in New Zealand
Nevertheless, all necessary preparations for a military expedition were made. The Wilderness Trail
The military expedition against the natives may not have been wholly successful or, perhaps, there were other reasons that delayed the return to Warrascoyack. The First Seventeen Years: Virginia 1607-1624
On the column of Trajan there occur many rude representations of the Danube, and other rivers crossed by the Romans in their military expeditions. The Stones of Venice, Volume I (of 3)
When military expeditions invaded a territory, the commanders, or the writers who accompanied them, often wrote descriptions of the scenes which they witnessed in their campaigns, and described briefly the countries through which they passed. Cyrus the Great Makers of History
Whether Major King would make her attempt against Chadron’s life, or her interference with his military expedition his excuse for placing her under guard, remained for the future to develop. The Rustler of Wind River
The secret military expedition undertaken by the Secretary of State without the knowledge of the proper departments and of himself, was so irregular, such evidence of improper administration, that he became alarmed. The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1
He had dreamed that he would be loaded with gold and made an emir at least; he had dreamed of military expeditions against the "Turks," of captured cities and spoils. In Desert and Wilderness
But this is not a military expedition, my friend. The Pathless Trail
In their military expeditions they neither regard the obstacles of nature nor the inclemency of the season; and their horses are accustomed to traverse rocks and mountains with a facility that is incredible. The History of Sandford and Merton
It was not merely a military expedition, but a migration of a tribe with all its belongings, women and children, old men and old women, and household and agricultural effects. Japan
This delightful region of country was then only used as a hunting ground, and as a highway for belligerant parties of different nations, in their military expeditions against each other. Chronicles of Border Warfare or, a History of the Settlement by the Whites, of North-Western Virginia, and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State
The Governor was highly displeased with the trick Casquin had played upon him, in setting out on a military expedition under the guise of an honorary escort. Ferdinand De Soto, The Discoverer of the Mississippi American Pioneers and Patriots
This military expedition was, at first, considerably thwarted by diplomacy. Pius IX. And His Time
Another military expedition, conducted with equal courage, routed the troops of the barbarians in Valeria, who were plundering and destroying everything within their reach. The Roman History of Ammianus Marcellinus During the Reigns of the Emperors Constantius, Julian, Jovianus, Valentinian, and Valens
Wherever it was necessary to send military expeditions against the barbarians of the north, or rebels in Kyūshū, or into the disaffected districts of Korea, commanders were selected from families devoted to military service. Japan
He went away on various military expeditions, leaving Anne most of the time alone. Richard III Makers of History
The passage is remarkable; for the same author assures us, that this was not only done when Alcibiades went to the Olympic games, but in all his military expeditions and journeys by land or sea. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6)
At another time a king wished to send two of his earls out of the country on some military expedition where they did not wish to go. Richard II Makers of History
A military expedition was sent to Tibet, one of the few important parts of Asia which had hitherto escaped from the attention of European powers. The Story of the Great War, Volume I (of 8) Introductions; Special Articles; Causes of War; Diplomatic and State Papers
In November, 1806, Burr was brought into court at Frankfort, charged with organizing a military expedition against Mexico. The story of Kentucky
The History of Islam in India It is nearly twelve hundred years since the first military expedition of this triumphant faith entered this land. India, Its Life and Thought
At Sparta it was a custom for the king to take them with him in military expeditions, to fight near his person, and to be his guard; which, with reason, was judged very honourable. The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians (Vol. 1 of 6)
Various military expeditions were fitted out on both sides. Richard II Makers of History
Opposition of the Rulers.—Rome ruled the world, and her highways, her commerce, her military expeditions, and her mighty enterprises furnished excellent means for the spread of Christianity. History of Education
The same thing is true of military expeditions, which were held to be of high importance for the life of the tribe. Introduction to the History of Religions Handbooks on the History of Religions, Volume IV
Before these curious conditions bore any practical fruit, Japan found it necessary to send a military expedition to Formosa. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era
His plan is a grand one, comprising an attack against Niagara, an invasion on the whole line of Lakes George and Champlain, and a combined naval and military expedition against Quebec. The King's Warrant A Story of Old and New France
The military expedition prepared at Dunkirk to cross under cover of Roquefeuil's fleet naturally did not start. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 3, Part 1, Slice 1 "Austria, Lower" to "Bacon"
BI-LINGUALISM The same bilingual characteristic may be found among the nobles, who met frequently in the course of their military expeditions or peaceful tournaments. Belgium From the Roman Invasion to the Present Day
Accordingly, about a year after the marriage, a military expedition was fitted out to proceed to England. Richard I Makers of History
The military expedition to Algeria under Marshal Clauzel and the Duke of Orleans first met with distinguished success. A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year Volume Two (of Three)
These Iscuchanos are so favored by the locality of the district they inhabit, that even were a military expedition sent to drive them farther back into the woods, it would probably be unsuccessful. Travels in Peru, on the Coast, in the Sierra, Across the Cordilleras and the Andes, into the Primeval Forests
Several of the clan regiments were absent on forays and other military expeditions. A Daughter of Raasay A Tale of the '45
Herod receives the order—shortly before the battle of Actium—to go on a dangerous military expedition for Antony. The International Magazine, Volume 2, No. 3, February, 1851
If a prelate had a taste for fighting, he organized military expeditions for conquest or to satisfy a grudge against a neighbor, exactly as if he belonged to the bellicose laity of the period. An Introduction to the History of Western Europe
Bread intended for naval or military expeditions is now simply flour well kneaded, with the least possible quantity of water, into flat cakes, and slowly baked. The Sailor's Word-Book An Alphabetical Digest of Nautical Terms, including Some More Especially Military and Scientific, but Useful to Seamen; as well as Archaisms of Early Voyagers, etc.
For all these reasons Serbia is to receive, by means of a military expedition, a stern and salutary lesson. World's War Events, Vol. I
And now, his military expedition having ended without shedding the blood of a foe, Caligula's insane thirst for blood arose, and he determined to glut it out of the ranks of his own army. Historic Tales, Volume 11 (of 15) The Romance of Reality
The whole nation was astir with the story, and various accounts of his having been seen in Russia and of having played a brave part in the military expeditions of the Cossacks were set afloat. Historic Tales, Vol. 8 (of 15) The Romance of Reality
Xerxes had stirred up Carthage to undertake a naval and military expedition against the Greeks of Sicily, in order that all the independent Greek states might be crushed simultaneously. A History of Sea Power
Anon, when the Cæsar thought it incumbent upon his dignity to start on a military expedition, he forced Antinor to accept the praefecture of the city in order to keep him permanently settled in Rome. "Unto Caesar"
Among the chiefs who attached themselves to the English was a young man named Pareea, who introduced himself as an officer of the king of the island, then gone on a military expedition to Mowee. Captain Cook His Life, Voyages, and Discoveries
He informed them that he should take several of his companions, with the guns and ammunition, and accompany the Indians on their military expedition. The Adventures of the Chevalier De La Salle and His Companions, in Their Explorations of the Prairies, Forests, Lakes, and Rivers, of the New World, and Their Interviews with the Savage Tribes, Two Hundred Years Ago
Below, even to the point where it enters the Parana, only a strong military expedition may with safety approach its banks, by reason of their being also traversed by predatory bands of the savages. Gaspar the Gaucho A Story of the Gran Chaco
On November 27, he issued a proclamation, stating that sundry persons were confederating and conspiring together to begin a military expedition or enterprise against the dominions of Spain. Union and Democracy
Accordingly a joint naval and military expedition was fitted out under authority granted by the Legislature of the State. The Naval History of the United States Volume 1
During this time one or two important military expeditions were set on foot by her government. Peter the Great
Dathi, the last of the Pagan monarchs of Ireland, succeeded Nial, and was killed while on one of his military expeditions, at the foot of the Alps, by lightning. Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry
"Do not," said he, charging his commanders and soldiers on the point of marching for a military expedition, "commit perfidy, and do not mutilate, and do not kill a child." A Critical Exposition of the Popular 'Jihád' Showing that all the Wars of Mohammad Were Defensive; and that Aggressive War, or Compulsory Conversion, is not Allowed in The Koran - 1885
They are in a position of vassalage, as it would appear, to the contemporaneous kings of Ur, though this does not hinder them from engaging in military expeditions against Elam, and in extensive building operations. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
The military expeditions of Charlemagne were directed almost exclusively against the Saxons and against Slavonic tribes. Historical and Political Essays
Early in the war the command of an important military expedition was intrusted to the president of a Western college. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 16, No. 96, October 1865
At the present time the Soudanese and their Khalifahs seem to be following very much in the steps of Muhammad, constantly sending forth military expeditions, and issuing letters to foreign potentates. Arabic Authors A Manual of Arabian History and Literature
No doubt ceorls took part in military expeditions, but they may have gone as attendants and camp-followers rather than as warriors, their chief business being to make stockades and bridges, and especially to carry provisions. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria"
There can be, therefore, no doubt that some military expedition to western lands is recounted in our tablet. The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria
The military expeditions of Muḥammad, on the contrary, were always defensive actions: a proof of this is that during thirteen years, in Mecca, He and His followers endured the most violent persecutions. Some Answered Questions
In the articles of pacification, they were declared to have ever been good subjects; and their military expeditions were approved of, as enterprises calculated and intended for his majesty's honor and advantage. The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.I., Part E. From Charles I. to Cromwell
They are of horse-hair, placed on a long staff with a gilt ball on top, and are always carried before the Pasha on his military expeditions. Holidays at the Grange or A Week's Delight Games and Stories for Parlor and Fireside
He died at Correggio in February 1511, when only thirty-eight years of age, some biographers asserting that he was poisoned, whilst others contend that he fell from a bridge during a military expedition. The Tales Of The Heptameron, Vol. II. (of V.)
He was fortunate in becoming attached to a military expedition led by Governor Ramsey, of Minnesota, going northwest for nearly four hundred miles, from St. Paul to Pembina. The Romantic Settlement of Lord Selkirk's Colonists The Pioneers of Manitoba
Hence the large number of military expeditions that have taken place on this border within the last half century. Essays in Liberalism Being the Lectures and Papers Which Were Delivered at the Liberal Summer School at Oxford, 1922
You can imagine what a medley it was of nurses, military expeditions, cramming for examinations, confirmations, birthdays, marriages, sick-beds and death-beds. Atlantis
For over thirty years he was engaged in various military expeditions which aided greatly in the establishment of the national union. A School History of the Great War
Only, Sir George Grey's commission, as Cape Governor, gave him no authority to divert from its mission, an over-sea military expedition. The Romance of a Pro-Consul Being The Personal Life And Memoirs Of The Right Hon. Sir George Grey, K.C.B.
To the west lay the barren lands of the Little Missouri, through which Sully pushed with his military expedition against the Sioux on the Yellowstone. The River and I
During the early part of his reign he conducted military expeditions to the north beyond the river Araxes. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria
In 1777 the fortifications on the Hudson were inadequate to stop the progress of a combined naval and military expedition, as was shown in the course of the campaign. The Major Operations of the Navies in the War of American Independence
Item: We command that our president and auditors shall not be engaged in military expeditions, or expeditions of discovery, without my express command. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803 — Volume 05 of 55 1582-1583 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century
The next year he organized a military expedition, probably with the plan, vaguely conceived, of taking Texas from Spain. The Man Without a Country
The exploring party had now become a military expedition, and around this nucleus the Americans, then in California, flocked to pour out their vengeance against their country's foes. The Life and Adventures of Kit Carson, the Nestor of the Rocky Mountains, from Facts Narrated by Himself
All the military expeditions of Semiramis were attended with success, except her invasion of India. Myths of Babylonia and Assyria
Six monarchs, who apparently all belong to one dynasty, left inscriptions in this locality commemorative of their military expeditions or of their offerings to the gods. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.
Company E, of the Eighth New York Regiment, has started on an important military expedition. The Great Round World and What Is Going On In It, Vol. 1, No. 40, August 12, 1897 A Weekly Magazine for Boys and Girls
It is almost useless to observe that, in their military expeditions, they have their bodies and faces daubed with different paints, often of the most extravagant designs. Narrative of a Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America in the years 1811, 1812, 1813, and 1814 or the First American Settlement on the Pacific
They frequently, in time of war, undertook military expeditions against Acadia and Canada, and sometimes besieged the fortresses, by which those territories were defended. True Stories of History and Biography
They were content to rule Egypt in peace, and enjoy the delights of sovereignty, without fatiguing themselves either with the construction of great works or the conduct of military expeditions. Ancient Egypt
Some military expeditions which he undertook, moreover, failed of success, and the crime of defeat caused the cup of his offences to brim over. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.
His idea was to use the threat of a military expedition. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy
A royal decree dated June 22, 1599, orders that all military expeditions in the islands thereafter must be sanctioned by the council of war, the cabildo of Manila, and the Audiencia. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 12 of 55 1601-1604 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century
Their military expeditions were mere raids, great or small. Montcalm and Wolfe
Twenty-five years of tranquillity followed, during which the Egyptians were submissive subjects of the Persian crown, and even showed remarkable courage and skill in the Persian military expeditions. Ancient Egypt
Successful thus far, and regarding his quarrel with his brother as finally arranged, Vardanes proceeded to contemplate a military expedition of the highest importance. The Seven Great Monarchies Of The Ancient Eastern World, Vol 6. (of 7): Parthia The History, Geography, And Antiquities Of Chaldaea, Assyria, Babylon, Media, Persia, Parthia, And Sassanian or New Persian Empire; With Maps and Illustrations.
This instance serves well to introduce the important fact, that although our own military expeditions have seldom succeeded in leading to a naval decision, the converse was almost always true. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy
But besides these military expeditions we have still extant several log-books of mariners, which might have added considerably to Greek geography. The Story of Geographical Discovery How the World Became Known
The insalubrious climate and various military expeditions are continually causing losses of men. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 10 of 55 1597-1599 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century
The discontinuances of lavish expenditure on military expeditions improved the state finances, and enabled those at the head of the government to employ the money, that would otherwise have been wasted, in reproductive undertakings. Ancient Egypt
It was apparent often enough in the military expeditions that Akbar far surpassed his contemporaries in generalship. Akbar, Emperor of India
That armed force may be purely naval, or it may consist wholly or in part of a military expedition. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy
Of this knowledge, by far the largest amount was gained, not by systematic investigation for the purpose of geography, but by military expeditions for the purpose of conquest. The Story of Geographical Discovery How the World Became Known
Charles the Great, King of the Franks, returned from a military expedition into Spain, whither he had been led by opportunities offered through dissensions among the Saracens who then dominated that country. The Harvard Classics, Volume 49, Epic and Saga With Introductions And Notes
In Elam an aggressive spirit had sprung up, and military expeditions had been conducted by Elamitic kings, which started from the shores of the Persian Gulf and terminated in Southern Syria and Palestine. Ancient Egypt
Now it had been a universal custom for the Jâgîrdârs to provide themselves with fewer soldiers and horses on a military expedition than at the regular muster. Akbar, Emperor of India
Beyond all this there is the actual work of preventing his passing an army across the sea and of protecting the passage of our own military expeditions. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy
The fleet put into Boston the latter part of July, and the commissioners applied to both Massachusetts and Connecticut for aid in their military expedition against the Dutch. Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam
In attempting any military expedition, the governor must consult with the most learned and experienced men of the community; he may contract with captains or encomenderos for the exploration or pacification of hitherto unsubdued regions. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1898 — Volume 07 of 55 1588-1591 Explorations by Early Navigators, Descriptions of the Islands and Their Peoples, Their History and Records of the Catholic Missions, as Related in Contemporaneous Books and Manuscripts, Showing the Political, Economic, Commercial and Religious Conditions of Those Islands from Their Earliest Relations with European Nations to the Close of the Nineteenth Century
Thenceforward to his fortieth year his military expeditions scarcely knew any cessation. Ancient Egypt
Then if there were a military expedition, the minister might think it needful to accompany it. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 12, No. 71, September, 1863
But in so far as military expeditions are normally accompanied by a naval escort, operations to prevent their sailing are not purely concerned with the exercise of command. Some Principles of Maritime Strategy
This was the most powerful military expedition which had ever moved from any of the colonies. Peter Stuyvesant, the Last Dutch Governor of New Amsterdam
It is evident that the principal accessions to geographical knowledge among the Romans, at least till their ambition was satinted, or nearly so, by conquest, must have been derived from their military expeditions. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels - Volume 18 Historical Sketch of the Progress of Discovery, Navigation, and Commerce, from the Earliest Records to the Beginning of the Nineteenth Century, By William Stevenson
He conducted the first military expedition from Virginia that crossed the Alleghanies. Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 4
On the 4th July the first United States military expedition arrived, under command of General Page 31Anderson, and it was quartered in Cavite Arsenal. True Version of the Philippine Revolution
He, however, represented Kavanagh as the captain of the vessel, and General James E. Kerrigan as chief of the military expedition. The Dock and the Scaffold
He was also engaged in other military expeditions during the war, whenever the defence of the country demanded his services. Sketches of Western North Carolina, Historical and Biographical
It looked to me as if this was to be a military expedition, and I began to wonder if I had not had enough war the past few years, but kept quiet. Reed Anthony, Cowman
The Pharaoh had now no inclination to lay down his arms, and we have a record of twelve military expeditions of this king. The World's Greatest Books — Volume 11 — Ancient and Mediæval History
He wanted me to hurry on to Fort McPherson and guide the Third Cavalry, under General Reynolds, on a military expedition. An Autobiography of Buffalo Bill (Colonel W. F. Cody)
The first of these military expeditions was made to secure the right to visit the Holy Sepulcher. A Trip Abroad
The military expedition did not return, so the lady, taking it for granted that her husband, the owner of the wraith, was dead, married an admirer.  Cock Lane and Common-Sense
The French sent a military expedition which sank and nailed up leaden plates; the English formed a great land company to speculate and make money, and both set diligently to work to form Indian alliances. George Washington, Volume I
Such are the hardships of military expeditions in unexplored countries. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
According to another, Sigurd Ring appointed Ragnar as his successor, and had him recognized as future ruler by the Thing before he set out upon his last military expedition. Legends of the Middle Ages Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art
The next prohibits military expeditions of any kind. Neutral Rights and Obligations in the Anglo-Boer War
Nearly all who conduct a military expedition,—or many, at any rate,—perform voluntarily many acts which would not be required of them. Dio's Rome, Volume 6 An Historical Narrative Originally Composed in Greek During The Reigns of Septimius Severus, Geta and Caracalla, Macrinus, Elagabalus And Alexander Severus
This second marriage, however, was a real love-match, and Mumtaz was her husband's inseparable companion on all his journeys and military expeditions. A Handbook to Agra and the Taj Sikandra, Fatehpur-Sikri and the Neighbourhood
While our people were on their march, they received such formidable accounts of the number and force of the enemy, as entirely deprived the soldiers of Narvaez of all inclination for military expeditions. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 04 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
Before this occurred the South Carolina Yazoo Company had striven to take possession of its purchase by organizing a military expedition to go down the Mississippi from Kentucky. The Winning of the West, Volume 4 Louisiana and the Northwest, 1791-1807
It is said that one of the kings of the dynasty of Saddia, being on a military expedition, encamped here with his army. Among the Trees at Elmridge
The costly military expedition that had no fighting to do was continually held up to public ridicule. Washington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism
In it lies the root of the evasion, and finally subversion, of Federal authority which occasioned the recent military expedition to Utah. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 03, No. 17, March, 1859
This was, in fact, a military expedition composed of three hundred soldiers, with four vessels. Cuba, Old and New
The peace which for many years had blissfully dwelt amid our mountains and hills, and in our delightfully watered valleys, had long been, if not disturbed, at least threatened, by military expeditions. The German Classics of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries, Volume 02 Masterpieces of German Literature Translated into English. in Twenty Volumes
Our ports were used by Cubans in fitting out military expeditions, which the government was forced to stop at great expense. %567. A School History of the United States
Some appearance of timidity and inertia in Pennsylvania state authority was indirectly but effectually counteracted by measures which showed that the military expedition would move even if Pennsylvania held back. Washington and his colleagues; a chronicle of the rise and fall of federalism
Egypt sent several military expeditions south along the Nile to try to conquer the black people of Kush. The Black Experience in America
In his boyhood he devoted himself to the study of the Koran and the sciences, hut from his twelfth year was almost constantly engaged in military expeditions, chiefly against the crusaders. The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28
"Without harmony in the State, no military expedition can be undertaken; without harmony in the army, no battle array can be formed." The Art of War
He wanted to use the country as a starting point for a military expedition against the British colonies in India. Ancient Man The Beginning of Civilizations
Many perished by enlisting in the military expeditions undertaken in future years against Acadia and the West Indies. The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12
On this ancient road more military expeditions have marched and fought than on any other in the island of Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo A Country with a Future
Under a Duke of Savoy he had taken part in all sorts of military expeditions and had not returned home until he was an old man. What Sami Sings with the Birds
The tortoise-and-serpent banner marked the presence in a host of its leader on a military expedition. The Shih King From the Sacred Books of the East Volume 3
Not unlikely, there was a military expedition of Grecian tribes. Outline of Universal History
In the mountains, the Turkmans are accompanied in their military expeditions by foot soldiers, armed with muskets; these are men of the tribe who cannot afford to keep a horse. Travels in Syria and the Holy Land
A military expedition dispatched to the interior committed numerous depredations and drove the natives into the ranks of Caonabo, who was planning the expulsion of the strangers. Santo Domingo A Country with a Future
On April 28th, Berber, Khartoum, and Gordon, on which there was nothing new, but Hartington insisted on a large and important military expedition.' The Life of the Rt. Hon. Sir Charles W. Dilke, Volume 2
The people of the West, however, declared their opinion in favor of desultory military expeditions, and Congress indulged their wishes. Life and Times of Washington, Volume 2 Revised, Enlarged, and Enriched
Adding to these his campaigns against the Saracens, Lombards, and other peoples, the number of his military expeditions is not less than fifty-three. Outline of Universal History
His military expeditions against the Arab tribes proved to be very successful. Early European History
Hence it seems that the military expeditions were made after the harvest was secured, and while the country was under water and the population disengaged from other labour. Egyptian Tales, Translated from the Papyri First series, IVth to XIIth dynasty
In 1852 the inevitable military expedition was followed by the customary permanent post. Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute
General Scott, Franklin Pierce's opponent, defeated the Mexicans in four decisive battles, captured the capital of the country, and conducted one of the most skilful military expeditions of the past century. The Life and Genius of Nathaniel Hawthorne
I replied that I took no interest in the dissensions of the Banda Orientál, and did not wish to compromise myself by joining a military expedition of any kind. The Purple Land
In time of war he did garrison duty at the lord's castle and joined him in military expeditions. Early European History
On both these main lines water is procurable at almost every station; and to them military expeditions are perforce limited. The Land of Midian — Volume 1
Not only through embassies sent, but by military expeditions; these, however, at that time were private ventures by roving Cossacks and other inhabitants of Southern Russia. Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute
In 1690 he went on a military expedition against the French colonies in America, conquered the whole Province of Acadia, and returned to Boston with a great deal of plunder. Journeys Through Bookland, Vol. 4
Command of the sea is the indispensable preliminary condition of a successful military expedition sent across the water. Sea-Power and Other Studies
The series of military expeditions, undertaken by the Christians of Europe for the purpose of recovering the Holy Land from the Moslems, have received the name of crusades. Early European History
February 13th.—The military expedition into the country was entirely successful. Letters and Journals of James, Eighth Earl of Elgin
The advances were received with presents and promises on the one hand, and promises, powerful embassies, and imposing military expeditions on the other. Afghanistan and the Anglo-Russian Dispute
Yet, since he has swayed the empire, he has always deputed his sons and other generals upon military expeditions, and has only since then gone into the field on the following occasion. A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 01 Arranged in Systematic Order: Forming a Complete History of the Origin and Progress of Navigation, Discovery, and Commerce, by Sea and Land, from the Earliest Ages to the Present Time
He goes before kings in their military expeditions, and lends them assistance in the chase. Beacon Lights of History, Volume 01 The Old Pagan Civilizations
"This is the most extr'or'nary sight, for a military expedition, I have ever seen, your honour," whispered Joyce, after the two had stood examining the position for quite a minute in silence. Wyandotte
Similarly our oversea military expeditions, with the consequent large number of merchant ships in use as transports or supply ships, required a considerable force of destroyers and other small craft. The Crisis of the Naval War
The Emperor's son, when out on a military expedition, is also honoured by the presence of the Imperial parasol, which was found in Sidi Mohammed's tent at the Battle of Isly. Travels in Morocco, Volume 2.
The English troops, who were in small numbers, were withdrawing; Italy had, with the consent of the Allies, and partly by her own desire, prepared a big military expedition. Peaceless Europe
From this period Pulgar remained near the royal person, accompanying the queen in her various progresses through the kingdom, as well as in her military expeditions into the Moorish territory. The History of the Reign of Ferdinand and Isabella the Catholic — Volume 1
His long reign, embracing sixty- seven years, was, in truth, well occupied with military expeditions and the superintendence of great architectural works. General History for Colleges and High Schools
Two joint naval and military expeditions were made during the year. A Brief History of the United States
For a short time the Cid was restored to the good graces of Alphonso, but a misunderstanding during some joint military expedition brought a second decree of banishment. The Lay of the Cid
In the first phase, the prevailing idea, especially on the part of one of the Allies, was to send military expeditions in conjunction especially with Rumania and Poland. Peaceless Europe
Had the priests ever examined the interior, had a single military expedition explored the State with care, the surface gold deposits must have been stumbled on. The Little Lady of Lagunitas A Franco-Californian Romance
Bishops and abbots became the heads of great bands of retainers, and led military expeditions, like temporal chiefs. General History for Colleges and High Schools
He will be ready for a military expedition at any hour, with or without his troop. Emile
If an Arab tribe were recalcitrant, a military expedition was despatched. The River War An Account of the Reconquest of the Sudan
Every military expedition against Russia signified giving the people the conviction that it was desired not to fight an enemy but to suffocate in blood an attempt at a communist organization. Peaceless Europe
The male population of the village spend their time on military expeditions and in the cordon—or 'at their posts', as the Cossacks say. The Cossacks
Crusades were great military expeditions undertaken by the Christian nations of Europe for the purpose of rescuing from the hands of the Mohammedans the holy places of Palestine. General History for Colleges and High Schools
The first of these, 1819-1820, was a joint military and scientific undertaking; but the military expedition, attempting to ascend the Missouri in steamboats, got no farther than Council Bluffs. Rise of the New West, 1819-1829
The military expedition reached Peking and rescued the besieged on August 14, 1906, the empress and her court fleeing from the capital. A History of the Nations and Empires Involved and a Study of the Events Culminating in the Great Conflict
When I assumed the direction of the Government in June, 1919, an Italian military expedition was under orders for Georgia. Peaceless Europe
The young men are on duty in the cordons or on military expeditions; the old ones are fishing or helping the women in the orchards and gardens. The Cossacks
The fulness of the royal inscriptions of this reign enables us to permit Sennacherib to tell us in his own words of his great works and military expeditions. General History for Colleges and High Schools
Confucius said, 'When good government prevails in the empire, ceremonies, music, and punitive military expeditions proceed from the son of Heaven. The Analects of Confucius (from the Chinese Classics)
Marshall, who held that no evidence had been shown to this effect, denied the motion, but consented to commit the prisoner on the lesser charge that he had attempted a military expedition against Spain. John Marshall and the Constitution; a chronicle of the Supreme court
As far as he was concerned, this military expedition of ours was simply a holiday. The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg and Other Stories
Cervera's choice of Santiago therefore practically determined the direction of the first American overseas military expedition, which had been in preparation since the war began. The Path of Empire; a chronicle of the United States as a world power
But it so happened that it lacked a few days of the full moon, during which interval the Spartans, owing to an old superstition, were averse to setting out upon a military expedition. General History for Colleges and High Schools
When bad government prevails in the empire, ceremonies, music, and punitive military expeditions proceed from the princes. The Analects of Confucius (from the Chinese Classics)
On the 27th of November the President issued a proclamation calling upon all good citizens to seize "sundry persons" who were charged with setting on foot a military expedition against Spain. John Marshall and the Constitution; a chronicle of the Supreme court
The history of the California Crusaders, the thirty thousand or more emigrants who crossed the plains in '48, more than equals the great military expeditions of the Middle Ages, in magnitude, peril, and adventure. A Summer in a Canyon
On the 30th of June the first military expedition, after a bloodless capture of the island of Guam, arrived in Manila Bay. The Path of Empire; a chronicle of the United States as a world power
Thus they had stories of battles, of voyages, of invasions, of destructions, of slaughters, of sieges, of tragedies and deaths, of courtships, of military expeditions; and all this strictly historical. Irish Race in the Past and the Present
But during the successful military expedition undertaken by Lord Grey into the centre, south, and west of Ireland in 1538, he claimed to have achieved great success. History of the Catholic Church from the Renaissance to the French Revolution — Volume 2
Various military expeditions were despatched against the Tartars, and missions under the charge of eunuchs were sent to Java, Sumatra, Siam, and even reached Ceylon and the Red Sea. The Civilization of China
Not many years ago, the late Laird led out one hundred men upon a military expedition Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland
They frequently, in time of war, undertook military expeditions against Acadia and Canada, and sometimes besieged the fortresses by which those territories were defended. Grandfather's Chair
These regulations about poetry, and about military expeditions, apply equally to men and to women. Laws
No other foreigners reached Paoting-fu until the arrival of the military expedition in October, three and a half months later. New Forces in Old China An Inevitable Awakening
And there is another point to be considered:—when the assembly meets to advise about walls or docks or military expeditions, the rhetorician is not taken into counsel, but the architect, or the general. Gorgias
At length arrived the Dasahra, the anniversary of the attack of Lanka by the demigod Ram, a proverbial and almost sacred day of omen for the commencement of Hindu military expeditions. Fall of the Moghul Empire of Hindustan
When a military expedition, having a private object, was led in the name of the King or of the League, one or other of these parties applauded it. The Hated Son
When General Atkinson made his military expedition up the Missouri, in 1825, to protect the fur trade, he held a conference with the Crow nation, at which Rose figured as Indian dignitary and Crow interpreter. The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U. S. A., in the Rocky Mountains and the Far West
The chief practical advantage of the frequent military expeditions for those who took part in them was the acquisition of prisoners of war, who were commonly transformed into slaves by their captors. Russia
They seemed to be fiercely revelling, rather than carrying out a military expedition. Taras Bulba and Other Tales
He is always at their head, whether on a field-day under arms, or in the gymnasium, or on some military expedition. Hellenica
If occasionally some military expedition forced him to leave her, the count left more than one Argus, whose incessant spying proved his shameful distrust. The Hated Son
No men ever embarked upon a military expedition with a greater love for the work before them than the Missourians; but if discipline and subordination be the criterion of merit, these soldiers were worthless indeed. The Oregon Trail: sketches of prairie and Rocky-Mountain life
The Boyars might refuse to take part in his military expeditions, and the "free-lances" might leave his service and seek employment elsewhere. Russia
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