The Edinburgh Review, Volume 148A. and C. Black, 1878 - English literature |
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... position which the English occupied in the first instance through mere force of circumstances , as a fragment of the Mogul Empire , to that which they now hold of paramount sovereigns of the country . This great revolution was the work ...
... position which the English occupied in the first instance through mere force of circumstances , as a fragment of the Mogul Empire , to that which they now hold of paramount sovereigns of the country . This great revolution was the work ...
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... position of a Junior Commissioner it is not probable that Lord Mornington took any large share in the business of the department to which he belonged , but there is reason to believe he already gave particular attention to the affairs ...
... position of a Junior Commissioner it is not probable that Lord Mornington took any large share in the business of the department to which he belonged , but there is reason to believe he already gave particular attention to the affairs ...
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... position taken up by Lord Wellesley in the matter . To mobilise our army , said the Madras officials , is to call down the wrath of Tippoo ; to place our troops in the field will take several months , during which we shall invite an ...
... position taken up by Lord Wellesley in the matter . To mobilise our army , said the Madras officials , is to call down the wrath of Tippoo ; to place our troops in the field will take several months , during which we shall invite an ...
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... position which had become in- tolerable . It may perhaps be objected that we are laying down a higher standard for Indian politics than is recognised in Europe . Between continental nations evil intentions are not held to justify active ...
... position which had become in- tolerable . It may perhaps be objected that we are laying down a higher standard for Indian politics than is recognised in Europe . Between continental nations evil intentions are not held to justify active ...
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... position as one of the mediatised princes of the German Empire . The rest of the history of Mysore may be told in a few words . The child thus raised from a hovel to a throne possessed none of the qualities for ruling well , and at last ...
... position as one of the mediatised princes of the German Empire . The rest of the history of Mysore may be told in a few words . The child thus raised from a hovel to a throne possessed none of the qualities for ruling well , and at last ...
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