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... happier days . The revival of commerce was one of the natural consequences resulting from the spirit of liberty and enterprize prevalent in the feudal system . The an- cient nations generally regarded every species of traf- fic as ...
... happier days . The revival of commerce was one of the natural consequences resulting from the spirit of liberty and enterprize prevalent in the feudal system . The an- cient nations generally regarded every species of traf- fic as ...
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... happiness . The reign of Lewis XV . was distinguished by few events worthy of particular notice in this brief survey . Ambitious without abilities , and proud without ener gy , his life wasted away in the fading splendors of a court so ...
... happiness . The reign of Lewis XV . was distinguished by few events worthy of particular notice in this brief survey . Ambitious without abilities , and proud without ener gy , his life wasted away in the fading splendors of a court so ...
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... happiness among his people , as well as to give his kingdom the external marks of dignity and splendor . The reign of Alfred was long and prosperous . No prince was ever more beloved by his subjects than he ; and he died in peace , full ...
... happiness among his people , as well as to give his kingdom the external marks of dignity and splendor . The reign of Alfred was long and prosperous . No prince was ever more beloved by his subjects than he ; and he died in peace , full ...
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... happiest , and most enlightened people on earth . They , however , pursue it but feebly . No doubt it will be said that this is theory . What then ? Is nothing worthy of regard which admits of theoretical speculation ? Is not the ...
... happiest , and most enlightened people on earth . They , however , pursue it but feebly . No doubt it will be said that this is theory . What then ? Is nothing worthy of regard which admits of theoretical speculation ? Is not the ...
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... happiness of men would induce them to love and support . And these governments , whether monarchies or republics , would enjoy the confidence of the people , and those who administered them would possess a power far more permanent and ...
... happiness of men would induce them to love and support . And these governments , whether monarchies or republics , would enjoy the confidence of the people , and those who administered them would possess a power far more permanent and ...
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Page 71 - The cloud-capt towers, the gorgeous palaces, The solemn temples, the great globe itself; * Yea, all which it inherit, shall dissolve, And, like the baseless fabric of a vision, Leave not a wreck behind.
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Page 95 - Redeemer shall, in his own time and way, show who is the blessed and only potentate, the King of kings and the Lord of lords.