Warren HastingsLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1852 - 106 pages |
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... means of com- municating with weavers and money - changers , his enlarged and accomplished mind sought in Asiatic learning for new forms of intellectual enjoyment , and for new views of government and 10 WARREN HASTINGS .
... means of com- municating with weavers and money - changers , his enlarged and accomplished mind sought in Asiatic learning for new forms of intellectual enjoyment , and for new views of government and 10 WARREN HASTINGS .
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... means placable in his enmities or prone to pity . The pertinacity with which he adheres to his purposes yields only to the imme- diate 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 purposes yields only to the imme- diate pressure of fear . Nor does he lack a certain kind of courage which is often wanting to his masters ...
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... means of ef- fecting his purpose , and dispensed him from the necessity of dis- cussing the matter with his Council . He took his measures with his usual vigour and dexterity . At midnight , the palace of Ma- hommed Reza Khan at ...
... means of ef- fecting his purpose , and dispensed him from the necessity of dis- cussing the matter with his Council . He took his measures with his usual vigour and dexterity . At midnight , the palace of Ma- hommed Reza Khan at ...
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... mean time , the great revolution which Hastings had planned was carried into effect . The office of minister was abolished . The internal administration was trans- ferred to the servants of the Company . A system , a very imperfect ...
... mean time , the great revolution which Hastings had planned was carried into effect . The office of minister was abolished . The internal administration was trans- ferred to the servants of the Company . A system , a very imperfect ...
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... 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 neighbours is fully expressed by the ...
... 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 neighbours is fully expressed by the ...
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