In ancient times, they constituted, in every part of Europe, one of the principal branches of the revenue of the crown.

在古代，在欧洲的每个地方， 它们都是王室收入的主要部分之一。

The land-tax, the stamp duties, and the different duties of customs and excise, constitute the four principal branches of the British taxes.

土地税、印花税和各种关税和货物税构成了英国税种的四个主要分支。