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... civil authority in Christendom . In the East the empire persisted until 1453 and in Russia until 1917 ; thus the church had to fulfill its social functions in the political framework of the Chris- tian empire . This historical contrast ...
... civil authority in Christendom . In the East the empire persisted until 1453 and in Russia until 1917 ; thus the church had to fulfill its social functions in the political framework of the Chris- tian empire . This historical contrast ...
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... civil service and the priesthood in terms of individual ad- vancement on the basis of merit . The fact that a distin- guished military officer or a king's old companion at arms could receive royal appointment to a high position in the civil ...
... civil service and the priesthood in terms of individual ad- vancement on the basis of merit . The fact that a distin- guished military officer or a king's old companion at arms could receive royal appointment to a high position in the civil ...
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Civil engi- neering Chemical engi- neering Develop- ment of skills Profes- sional status of the engineer. gas ) , wind , sunlight , falling water , and nuclear fission . Since most resources are limited , the engineer must con- cern ...
Civil engi- neering Chemical engi- neering Develop- ment of skills Profes- sional status of the engineer. gas ) , wind , sunlight , falling water , and nuclear fission . Since most resources are limited , the engineer must con- cern ...
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