Historical StudiesLongman, Green, Longman, Roberts, and Green, 1865 - 472 páginas |
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... passed over with the cursory sentence , that he was one who formed great projects , but lacked judgment , tact , and moderation to put them into execution . That he did lack those whole- some diluents is certain ; but it is equally ...
... passed over with the cursory sentence , that he was one who formed great projects , but lacked judgment , tact , and moderation to put them into execution . That he did lack those whole- some diluents is certain ; but it is equally ...
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... passed with many in those days for a new edition of Christianity . He always declared himself an humble believer in revelation : ' I am a soldier , and not a theologian , ' he said with some affectation ; but I believe there is only one ...
... passed with many in those days for a new edition of Christianity . He always declared himself an humble believer in revelation : ' I am a soldier , and not a theologian , ' he said with some affectation ; but I believe there is only one ...
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... passed , and the impression of the occurrence grew fainter , she was induced by her family to consent to her proposed union with Joseph , and died just three years after she had received the warning . ' mädel , ' too , was taken from ...
... passed , and the impression of the occurrence grew fainter , she was induced by her family to consent to her proposed union with Joseph , and died just three years after she had received the warning . ' mädel , ' too , was taken from ...
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... passed for a handsome and gallant man of the world , and been a great intriguer under the former reign . It was under the influence of the re- presentations of Migazzi and his party that Pius VI . deter- mined on his memorable journey ...
... passed for a handsome and gallant man of the world , and been a great intriguer under the former reign . It was under the influence of the re- presentations of Migazzi and his party that Pius VI . deter- mined on his memorable journey ...
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... passed became aware of the change which it had made , and felt its beneficial effects . That the public welfare had gained enor- mously by the extirpation of serfdom ; that agriculture , manufacturing industry and trade had received a ...
... passed became aware of the change which it had made , and felt its beneficial effects . That the public welfare had gained enor- mously by the extirpation of serfdom ; that agriculture , manufacturing industry and trade had received a ...
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Página 102 - The pamphlet proves what I have always maintained, that any fool may write a most valuable book by chance, if he will only tell us what he heard and saw with veracity.
Página 190 - And you, my midnight darlings, my Folios ! must I part with the intense delight of having you (huge armfuls) in my embraces ? Must knowledge come to me, if it come at all, by some awkward experiment of intuition, and no longer by this familiar process of reading ? Shall I enjoy friendships there wanting the smiling indications which point me to them here, — the recognisable face the "sweet assurance of a look?