Warren HastingsCassell, 1886 - 191 pages |
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Page 22
... means of communicating with weavers and money - changers , his enlarged and accomplished mind sought in Asiatic learning for new forms of in- tellectual enjoyment , and for new views of govern- ment and society . Perhaps , like most ...
... means of communicating with weavers and money - changers , his enlarged and accomplished mind sought in Asiatic learning for new forms of in- tellectual enjoyment , and for new views of govern- ment and society . Perhaps , like most ...
Page 32
... means placable in his enmities , or prone to pity . The pertinacity with which he adheres to his pur- poses yields only to the immediate pressure of fear . Nor does he lack a certain kind of courage which is often wanting to his masters ...
... means placable in his enmities , or prone to pity . The pertinacity with which he adheres to his pur- poses yields only to the immediate pressure of fear . Nor does he lack a certain kind of courage which is often wanting to his masters ...
Page 35
... means of effecting his purpose , and dispensed him from the necessity of discussing the matter with his Council . He took his measures with his usual vigor and dexterity . At midnight , the palace of Mahommed Reza Khan at Moorsheda- bad ...
... means of effecting his purpose , and dispensed him from the necessity of discussing the matter with his Council . He took his measures with his usual vigor and dexterity . At midnight , the palace of Mahommed Reza Khan at Moorsheda- bad ...
Page 35
... means of effecting his purpose , and dispensed him from the necessity of discussing the matter with his Council . He took his measures with his usual vigor and dexterity . At midnight , the palace of Mahommed Reza Khan at Moorsheda- bad ...
... means of effecting his purpose , and dispensed him from the necessity of discussing the matter with his Council . He took his measures with his usual vigor and dexterity . At midnight , the palace of Mahommed Reza Khan at Moorsheda- bad ...
Page 38
... mean time , Hastings was compelled to turn his attention to foreign affairs . The object of his diplomacy was at this ... means , fair or foul . The principle which directed all his dealings with his neighbors is fully 38 WARREN HASTINGS .
... mean time , Hastings was compelled to turn his attention to foreign affairs . The object of his diplomacy was at this ... means , fair or foul . The principle which directed all his dealings with his neighbors is fully 38 WARREN HASTINGS .
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