Critical, Historical and Miscellaneous Essays, Volumes 1-2Hurd and Houghton, 1875 |
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Page 145
... constitution purely democratic , among a people edu- cated exactly to that point at which men are most sus- ceptible of strong and sudden impressions , acute , but not sound reasoners , warm in their feelings , unfixed ON THE ATHENIAN ...
... constitution purely democratic , among a people edu- cated exactly to that point at which men are most sus- ceptible of strong and sudden impressions , acute , but not sound reasoners , warm in their feelings , unfixed ON THE ATHENIAN ...
Page 159
... constitution from the Emperor Fim Fam , will take refuge in England , in the twenty - third century . Here his descendants will obtain considerable note ; and one branch of the family will be raised to the peerage . Richard , however ...
... constitution from the Emperor Fim Fam , will take refuge in England , in the twenty - third century . Here his descendants will obtain considerable note ; and one branch of the family will be raised to the peerage . Richard , however ...
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... constitution of Lycurgus . Both acquired fame abroad ; and both returned to be watched and depressed at home . This is not peculiar to Sparta . Oligarchy , wherever it has existed , has always stunted the growth of genius . Thus it was ...
... constitution of Lycurgus . Both acquired fame abroad ; and both returned to be watched and depressed at home . This is not peculiar to Sparta . Oligarchy , wherever it has existed , has always stunted the growth of genius . Thus it was ...
Page 185
... constitution to the people , he distorted the minds of the people to suit the constitution , a scheme worthy of the Laputan Academy of Projectors . And this appears to Mr. Mitford to constitute his peculiar title to admiration . Hear ...
... constitution to the people , he distorted the minds of the people to suit the constitution , a scheme worthy of the Laputan Academy of Projectors . And this appears to Mr. Mitford to constitute his peculiar title to admiration . Hear ...
Page 235
... constitutional question . We confidently affirm , that every reason which can be urged in favour of the Revolution of 1688 may be urged with at least equal force in favour of what is called the Great Rebellion . In one respect , only ...
... constitutional question . We confidently affirm , that every reason which can be urged in favour of the Revolution of 1688 may be urged with at least equal force in favour of what is called the Great Rebellion . In one respect , only ...
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