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Page 21
... took shelter under the protection of the powerful common- wealths which they were unable to oppose , and gradually sunk into the mass of burghers . In others they possessed great influence ; but it was an influence widely different from ...
... took shelter under the protection of the powerful common- wealths which they were unable to oppose , and gradually sunk into the mass of burghers . In others they possessed great influence ; but it was an influence widely different from ...
Page 49
... took no pains to make bet- He was not , like most persons who rise to eminence , dissatisfied even with his best > productions . He had set up no unattainable standard of perfection , the contemplation of The advantages which Dryden ...
... took no pains to make bet- He was not , like most persons who rise to eminence , dissatisfied even with his best > productions . He had set up no unattainable standard of perfection , the contemplation of The advantages which Dryden ...
Page 50
... took in the disputes of that period . There was , no doubt , madness and wickedness on both sides . But there was liberty on the one , and despotism on the other . On this point , however , we will not dwell . At Talavera the English ...
... took in the disputes of that period . There was , no doubt , madness and wickedness on both sides . But there was liberty on the one , and despotism on the other . On this point , however , we will not dwell . At Talavera the English ...
Page 61
... took place . They regarded them - tongue as compared with the Greek . The pre- selves as a separate people . They had com- judice continued to a very late period . Julian mon religious rites , and common principles of was as partial to ...
... took place . They regarded them - tongue as compared with the Greek . The pre- selves as a separate people . They had com- judice continued to a very late period . Julian mon religious rites , and common principles of was as partial to ...
Page 75
... took that ground of defence . The tion , immutable of purpose , in every talent Journals of the Lords show that the Judges which exalts or destroys nations , pre - eminent , were consulted . They answered with one ac the lost Archangel ...
... took that ground of defence . The tion , immutable of purpose , in every talent Journals of the Lords show that the Judges which exalts or destroys nations , pre - eminent , were consulted . They answered with one ac the lost Archangel ...
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