Burke's Speeches and Letters on American AffairsJ.M. Dent, 1911 - 295 pagina's |
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Pagina xi
... - proaches the study of public affairs whether for know- ledge or for practice . " In the same passage Mr. Morley dwells on the masterly effect of Burke's treat- " ment , " the vigorous grasp of compressed detail , Introduction xi.
... - proaches the study of public affairs whether for know- ledge or for practice . " In the same passage Mr. Morley dwells on the masterly effect of Burke's treat- " ment , " the vigorous grasp of compressed detail , Introduction xi.
Pagina xii
Edmund Burke. ment , " the vigorous grasp of compressed detail , the wide illumination from great principles of human experience , the strong and masculine feeling for the two great political ends of Justice and Freedom , the large and ...
Edmund Burke. ment , " the vigorous grasp of compressed detail , the wide illumination from great principles of human experience , the strong and masculine feeling for the two great political ends of Justice and Freedom , the large and ...
Pagina 6
... ment , in such provinces where it shall be found necessary ; and towards further defraying the expenses of defending , protecting , and securing the said dominions . " You have heard this pompous performance . Now where is the revenue ...
... ment , in such provinces where it shall be found necessary ; and towards further defraying the expenses of defending , protecting , and securing the said dominions . " You have heard this pompous performance . Now where is the revenue ...
Pagina 9
... ment was renewed for five years . Overwhelmed with debt and burdened with the cost of a disastrous war against Hyder Ali , the East India Company , in July 1772 , had to confess that they were unable to carry out their engagements . A ...
... ment was renewed for five years . Overwhelmed with debt and burdened with the cost of a disastrous war against Hyder Ali , the East India Company , in July 1772 , had to confess that they were unable to carry out their engagements . A ...
Pagina 11
... 1638 , and seven out of the twelve judges decided in favour of the king . One of the first Acts of the Long Parliament was to reverse this judg ment . expedient to raise a revenue in America ; your Act American Taxation I I.
... 1638 , and seven out of the twelve judges decided in favour of the king . One of the first Acts of the Long Parliament was to reverse this judg ment . expedient to raise a revenue in America ; your Act American Taxation I I.
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