Critical & Historical Essays, Volume 1Dent, 1909 - 669 pages |
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... course , as it seems to us , has all the disadvantages of a division of labour , and none of its advantages . We understand the expediency of keeping the functions of cook and coachman distinct . The dinner will be better dressed , and ...
... course , as it seems to us , has all the disadvantages of a division of labour , and none of its advantages . We understand the expediency of keeping the functions of cook and coachman distinct . The dinner will be better dressed , and ...
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... course of our remarks , we shall think it right to dwell principally on those parts of it from which we dissent . There is one peculiarity about Mr. Hallam which , while it adds to the value of his writings , will , we fear , take away ...
... course of our remarks , we shall think it right to dwell principally on those parts of it from which we dissent . There is one peculiarity about Mr. Hallam which , while it adds to the value of his writings , will , we fear , take away ...
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... course of the succession . The apology made for him by his admirers only renders his conduct more contemptible . He complied , it is said , against his better judgment , because he could not resist the entreaties of Edward . A holy ...
... course of the succession . The apology made for him by his admirers only renders his conduct more contemptible . He complied , it is said , against his better judgment , because he could not resist the entreaties of Edward . A holy ...
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... course in private suits . Strafford wished to make every cause in every court subject to the royal prerogative . He complained that in Ireland he was not permitted to meddle in cases between party and party . " I know very well , " says ...
... course in private suits . Strafford wished to make every cause in every court subject to the royal prerogative . He complained that in Ireland he was not permitted to meddle in cases between party and party . " I know very well , " says ...
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... course , even with a worse minister than Strafford , if a worse could exist ; for , at present , Parlia- ment has only to withhold its support from a Cabinet to produce an immediate change of hands . The case was widely different in the ...
... course , even with a worse minister than Strafford , if a worse could exist ; for , at present , Parlia- ment has only to withhold its support from a Cabinet to produce an immediate change of hands . The case was widely different in the ...
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