Critical and historical essaysDent, 1966 |
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... Lord Macaulay's works as first published in book form during his lifetime : 1819 Pompeii ( prize poem ) . 1821 Evening ( prize poem ) . 1842 Lays of Ancient Rome . 1843 Critical and historical essays . These essays originally appeared ...
... Lord Macaulay's works as first published in book form during his lifetime : 1819 Pompeii ( prize poem ) . 1821 Evening ( prize poem ) . 1842 Lays of Ancient Rome . 1843 Critical and historical essays . These essays originally appeared ...
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... Lord Holland no such slur could be thrown . Those who most dissent from his opinions must acknowledge that a public life more consistent is not to be found in our annals . Every part of it is in perfect harmony with every other part ...
... Lord Holland no such slur could be thrown . Those who most dissent from his opinions must acknowledge that a public life more consistent is not to be found in our annals . Every part of it is in perfect harmony with every other part ...
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... Lord Holland and his son overcame the defect . Indeed neither of them overcame it completely . In statement , the late Lord Holland was not successful ; his chief excellence lay in reply . He had the quick eye of his house for the ...
... Lord Holland and his son overcame the defect . Indeed neither of them overcame it completely . In statement , the late Lord Holland was not successful ; his chief excellence lay in reply . He had the quick eye of his house for the ...
Contents
ENGLISH HISTORY | 3 |
Introduction by Douglas Jerrold | 18 |
BURLEIGH AND HIS TIMES | 405 |
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