Critical & Historical Essays, Volume 2J.M. Dent, 1919 |
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... France present us only with a frightful spectacle of poverty , barbarity , and ignorance . From the oppressions of illiterate masters , and the sufferings of a degraded peasantry , it is delightful to turn to the opulent and enlightened ...
... France present us only with a frightful spectacle of poverty , barbarity , and ignorance . From the oppressions of illiterate masters , and the sufferings of a degraded peasantry , it is delightful to turn to the opulent and enlightened ...
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... France , and the fierce rapacity of Arragon . The moral effects which followed from this state of things were still more remarkable . Among the rude nations which lay beyond the Alps , valour was absolutely indispensable . Without it ...
... France , and the fierce rapacity of Arragon . The moral effects which followed from this state of things were still more remarkable . Among the rude nations which lay beyond the Alps , valour was absolutely indispensable . Without it ...
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... France . In these missions , and in several others of inferior importance , he acquitted himself with great dexterity . His despatches form one of the most amusing and instructive collections extant . The narratives are clear and ...
... France . In these missions , and in several others of inferior importance , he acquitted himself with great dexterity . His despatches form one of the most amusing and instructive collections extant . The narratives are clear and ...
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... France . It had a distinct political existence , a distinct national character , distinct usages , and a distinct speech . The soil was fruitful and well cultivated ; and amidst the cornfields and vineyards arose many rich cities , each ...
... France . It had a distinct political existence , a distinct national character , distinct usages , and a distinct speech . The soil was fruitful and well cultivated ; and amidst the cornfields and vineyards arose many rich cities , each ...
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... France , with Italy , and with Spain . The provinces which were still untainted were separated from each other by this infected district . Under these circumstances , it seemed probable that a single generation would suffice to spread ...
... France , with Italy , and with Spain . The provinces which were still untainted were separated from each other by this infected district . Under these circumstances , it seemed probable that a single generation would suffice to spread ...
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