The Queen. The Prince of Wales. Lord Beaconsfield. M. Gambetta. Mr. Gladstone. The editor of the 'Times.' Sir C. Dilke. Prince Bismark. Lord Salisbury. Mr. J. Cowen. Mr. Bright. Lord Derby. Sir W. Harcourt Mr. E. Jenkins. Mr. CrossGriffith & Farran, 1880 - Great Britain |
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... possessed by that monarch . This is the art of extracting valuable information from all those with whom he comes comes in contact . A grace- ful and pleasing talker , the Prince may be said to have cultivated the art of conversa- tion ...
... possessed by that monarch . This is the art of extracting valuable information from all those with whom he comes comes in contact . A grace- ful and pleasing talker , the Prince may be said to have cultivated the art of conversa- tion ...
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... possessed by many a studious scholar . For books , I am sorry to say , he has little liking ; but he does his best ... possessing superior attainments , whatever his rank might be . Filling the anomalous position of which I spoke at the ...
... possessed by many a studious scholar . For books , I am sorry to say , he has little liking ; but he does his best ... possessing superior attainments , whatever his rank might be . Filling the anomalous position of which I spoke at the ...
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... possessed that fine journalistic instinct which no man can acquire by training or study , and without which no man can ever be a great editor . Very interesting , too , would it be to trace the history of such a journal as the Times ...
... possessed that fine journalistic instinct which no man can acquire by training or study , and without which no man can ever be a great editor . Very interesting , too , would it be to trace the history of such a journal as the Times ...
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... highest , order . He found Prussia weak and distracted , verging daily nearer and nearer to Liberalism , and possessing little or no influence in Europe , or even in Germany . He has made her the leader of the 132 Politicians of To - day .
... highest , order . He found Prussia weak and distracted , verging daily nearer and nearer to Liberalism , and possessing little or no influence in Europe , or even in Germany . He has made her the leader of the 132 Politicians of To - day .
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... possessed with the uncomfortable convic- tion that he knows the exact day of his death . Another personal trait which must not be omitted in any sketch of his character , is his love of good eating and drinking . Like Cavour , he only ...
... possessed with the uncomfortable convic- tion that he knows the exact day of his death . Another personal trait which must not be omitted in any sketch of his character , is his love of good eating and drinking . Like Cavour , he only ...
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