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... ancient nations . A simi- lar attempt with regard to the modern , and on the same scale , however small it may appear , would be impracticable , without extending the work far beyond its intended limit . The reader has already been ...
... ancient nations . A simi- lar attempt with regard to the modern , and on the same scale , however small it may appear , would be impracticable , without extending the work far beyond its intended limit . The reader has already been ...
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... in general . The feudal system gave a direction to the spirit of freedom , prevalent among the descendants of the con- querors of Rome , with which the ancients were never acquainted . This was fully displayed in the institu- tions.
... in general . The feudal system gave a direction to the spirit of freedom , prevalent among the descendants of the con- querors of Rome , with which the ancients were never acquainted . This was fully displayed in the institu- tions.
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... ancient city of Aquileia , the inhabitants , perceiving that the tyrant would carry the city by storm , found means to make their escape in the night , and fled to the marshy grounds which lie at the head of the Adriatic gulph . Those ...
... ancient city of Aquileia , the inhabitants , perceiving that the tyrant would carry the city by storm , found means to make their escape in the night , and fled to the marshy grounds which lie at the head of the Adriatic gulph . Those ...
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... ancient monarchy of France , especially du- ring the feudal system , was extremely limited . The spirit of freedom and independence which prevailed in Europe was no where more visible than in France . The people held various important ...
... ancient monarchy of France , especially du- ring the feudal system , was extremely limited . The spirit of freedom and independence which prevailed in Europe was no where more visible than in France . The people held various important ...
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... ancient history , and very little in modern , till since the beginning of the 16th century . The Danes , indeed , under Can- ute the great , after frequently invading , made a con- quest of England in the 11th century , and established ...
... ancient history , and very little in modern , till since the beginning of the 16th century . The Danes , indeed , under Can- ute the great , after frequently invading , made a con- quest of England in the 11th century , and established ...
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