The Public and Domestic Life of the Right Hon. Edmund Burke |
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... in the Piazza , Covent Garden : to this he afterwards added a school of oratory , upon a plan hitherto unknown in England , founded upon the Greek , Roman , French , and Italian societies , under the title of " the British Inquisition . "
... in the Piazza , Covent Garden : to this he afterwards added a school of oratory , upon a plan hitherto unknown in England , founded upon the Greek , Roman , French , and Italian societies , under the title of " the British Inquisition . "
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... British Inquisition , " the main features were public discussion , directed by Macklin , on history , literature , art , and science ; and lectures of his own on elocution and dramatic action . The following passages from his first ...
... British Inquisition , " the main features were public discussion , directed by Macklin , on history , literature , art , and science ; and lectures of his own on elocution and dramatic action . The following passages from his first ...
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... British Inquisition " Burke was a debater , whether a leading one or not is unknown , but certainly so much so to his own satisfaction and advantage , that he recommended Macklin to Alexander Wedderburn , then a seceder from the Scotch ...
... British Inquisition " Burke was a debater , whether a leading one or not is unknown , but certainly so much so to his own satisfaction and advantage , that he recommended Macklin to Alexander Wedderburn , then a seceder from the Scotch ...
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... British American colonies ; but it is not known in what capacity ; it is doubtful whether as an adventurer or to take a place under go- vernment - whether for permanent or temporary sojourn . His father put his veto on the intention ...
... British American colonies ; but it is not known in what capacity ; it is doubtful whether as an adventurer or to take a place under go- vernment - whether for permanent or temporary sojourn . His father put his veto on the intention ...
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... British American colonies , entitled " An Account of the European Settlements in America . " This work , which had much success , was understood to be the joint production of Edmund Burke , of his brother Richard , and of a friend and ...
... British American colonies , entitled " An Account of the European Settlements in America . " This work , which had much success , was understood to be the joint production of Edmund Burke , of his brother Richard , and of a friend and ...
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