Critical and Historical Essays Contributed to the Edinburgh Review, Volume 4Tauchnitz, 1850 - 349 pages |
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... , luxurious , and ostentatious , than those of the high judicial and political functionaries who have succeeded them . But comfort was far less understood . Many devices which now mitigate the heat of the climate LORD CLIVE . 5.
... , luxurious , and ostentatious , than those of the high judicial and political functionaries who have succeeded them . But comfort was far less understood . Many devices which now mitigate the heat of the climate LORD CLIVE . 5.
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... been discerned in him , judgment , sagacity , deference to legitimate authority . He distinguished himself highly in several operations against the French , and was particularly noticed by Major Lawrence LORD CLIVE . 9.
... been discerned in him , judgment , sagacity , deference to legitimate authority . He distinguished himself highly in several operations against the French , and was particularly noticed by Major Lawrence LORD CLIVE . 9.
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... of territory and amount of revenue , with the Grand Duke of Tuscany , or the Elector of Saxony . There can be little doubt that this great empire , powerful and prosperous as it appears on a superficial view , IO LORD CLIVE .
... of territory and amount of revenue , with the Grand Duke of Tuscany , or the Elector of Saxony . There can be little doubt that this great empire , powerful and prosperous as it appears on a superficial view , IO LORD CLIVE .
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... than a nominal dignity was left to the abject heirs of an illustrious name , Charles the Bald , and Charles the Fat , and Charles the Simple . Fierce invaders , differing from each other in race , language , and LORD CLIVE . II.
... than a nominal dignity was left to the abject heirs of an illustrious name , Charles the Bald , and Charles the Fat , and Charles the Simple . Fierce invaders , differing from each other in race , language , and LORD CLIVE . II.
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... Lord of India ? Was another Baber to descend from the mountains , and to lead the hardy tribes of Cabul and Chorasan against a wealthier and less warlike race ? None of these events seemed improbable . But scarcely any man , how- ever ...
... Lord of India ? Was another Baber to descend from the mountains , and to lead the hardy tribes of Cabul and Chorasan against a wealthier and less warlike race ? None of these events seemed improbable . But scarcely any man , how- ever ...
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