The Historical Basis of Socialism in EnglandK. Paul, Trench & Company, 1883 - 492 pages |
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... present date . Henry VII . came to the throne in 1485 , marrying Eliza- beth of York in the following year . In the year 1489 a statute was enacted for the purpose of putting a stop to enclosures . The great gain which the common lands ...
... present date . Henry VII . came to the throne in 1485 , marrying Eliza- beth of York in the following year . In the year 1489 a statute was enacted for the purpose of putting a stop to enclosures . The great gain which the common lands ...
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... present century . Moreover , the crafts- men became more and more capitalists , and confined the brotherhood of the craft - guild to those who could afford to pay very handsomely for the privilege . The restrictions also became more ...
... present century . Moreover , the crafts- men became more and more capitalists , and confined the brotherhood of the craft - guild to those who could afford to pay very handsomely for the privilege . The restrictions also became more ...
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... present subsisting : the great and princi the commerce of England and Holland is effected.- sose their trade more and more to the Dutch and Engli naval strength begins to decline . - The trade from antries of Europe to the East Indies ...
... present subsisting : the great and princi the commerce of England and Holland is effected.- sose their trade more and more to the Dutch and Engli naval strength begins to decline . - The trade from antries of Europe to the East Indies ...
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... present , laid down a plan of reform for the future . But his proposals for founding what he called a College of Industry , as well as his Essays , are full of views as to the power of men in combination and their rights as human beings ...
... present , laid down a plan of reform for the future . But his proposals for founding what he called a College of Industry , as well as his Essays , are full of views as to the power of men in combination and their rights as human beings ...
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... present generation has almost forgotten that Canada and Louisiana were French settlements , that some of the finest islands in the West Indies , including San Domingo , were under the French flag , and that Dupleix was in his way a ...
... present generation has almost forgotten that Canada and Louisiana were French settlements , that some of the finest islands in the West Indies , including San Domingo , were under the French flag , and that Dupleix was in his way a ...
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