Memoirs of the Life, Writings and Correspondence of Sir William Jones, Volume 1J. Hatchard, 1806 - 531 pages |
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... political play , in which Dr. William Bennet * , Bishop of Cloyne , and the celebrated Dr. Parr , were his principal associates . They divided the fields in the neigh- bourhood of Harrow , according to a map of Greece , into states and ...
... political play , in which Dr. William Bennet * , Bishop of Cloyne , and the celebrated Dr. Parr , were his principal associates . They divided the fields in the neigh- bourhood of Harrow , according to a map of Greece , into states and ...
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... politics and morality , and to inculcate these grand maxims , that nothing can shake our state , while the true liberty of the subject remains united with the dignity of the sovereign ; and that in all states , virtue is the only sure ...
... politics and morality , and to inculcate these grand maxims , that nothing can shake our state , while the true liberty of the subject remains united with the dignity of the sovereign ; and that in all states , virtue is the only sure ...
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... politics , that I have no leisure for literature . I have published two books , and only want a safe opportunity to send them to you . Write to me , I beseech you , for your friendship is my greatest delight . How much I wish that you ...
... politics , that I have no leisure for literature . I have published two books , and only want a safe opportunity to send them to you . Write to me , I beseech you , for your friendship is my greatest delight . How much I wish that you ...
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... political work on the subject of our republic ; the task would be no less useful than agreeable , indeed I can conceive nothing more pleasant than such an em- ployment . If , contrary to my expectations , my wish should be gratified , I ...
... political work on the subject of our republic ; the task would be no less useful than agreeable , indeed I can conceive nothing more pleasant than such an em- ployment . If , contrary to my expectations , my wish should be gratified , I ...
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... politics . Compositions in his own language . Declamations continued . Ancient orators studied . Travel and conversation . Speeches at the bar or in parliament . State affairs . Historical studies continued . Law and eloquence . Public ...
... politics . Compositions in his own language . Declamations continued . Ancient orators studied . Travel and conversation . Speeches at the bar or in parliament . State affairs . Historical studies continued . Law and eloquence . Public ...
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