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... parties , & c . , & c . In fact , it is best described as explaining every name which is not strictly historical . A reference is given to the originator of each name , and where the origin is unknown a quotation is given to some well ...
... parties , & c . , & c . In fact , it is best described as explaining every name which is not strictly historical . A reference is given to the originator of each name , and where the origin is unknown a quotation is given to some well ...
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... party which you adopted rather by the feelings of your good nature , than by the con- viction of your judgment ? We laid open the foundations of society ; and you feared that the curiosity of this search might endanger the ruin of the ...
... party which you adopted rather by the feelings of your good nature , than by the con- viction of your judgment ? We laid open the foundations of society ; and you feared that the curiosity of this search might endanger the ruin of the ...
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... parties and com- binations , the first effect of the combination , and indeed the end for which it seems purposely formed , and best calcu- lated , is their mutual destruction . All ancient history is dark and uncertain . One thing ...
... parties and com- binations , the first effect of the combination , and indeed the end for which it seems purposely formed , and best calcu- lated , is their mutual destruction . All ancient history is dark and uncertain . One thing ...
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... parties in the same destruction . It is little to say , that the contentions between the successors of Alexander depopulated that part of the world of at least two millions . The struggle between the Macedonians and Greeks , and ...
... parties in the same destruction . It is little to say , that the contentions between the successors of Alexander depopulated that part of the world of at least two millions . The struggle between the Macedonians and Greeks , and ...
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... parties ; a momentary shadow and dream of power in some one ; and the subjection of all to the yoke of a stranger , who knows how to profit of their divisions . This at least was the case of the Greeks ; and surely , from the earliest ...
... parties ; a momentary shadow and dream of power in some one ; and the subjection of all to the yoke of a stranger , who knows how to profit of their divisions . This at least was the case of the Greeks ; and surely , from the earliest ...
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