The Ancient History of the Egyptians, Carthaginians, Assyrians, Babylonians, Medes and Persians, Macedonians and Grecians, Volume 3Lovell, Gestefeld, 1892 |
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Page 35
... glory ; and lastly , whether the thing designed be consistent with , or contrary to , the rules of justice . For my own part , I can- not perceive , sir , even though you were sure of success , what advantage you can propose to yourself ...
... glory ; and lastly , whether the thing designed be consistent with , or contrary to , the rules of justice . For my own part , I can- not perceive , sir , even though you were sure of success , what advantage you can propose to yourself ...
Page 36
... glory of a king , who loves his subjects , and is beloved by them , who instead of making war against the neighboring or distant nations , makes use of his power to keep them in peace and amity with each other ; is not such a glory ...
... glory of a king , who loves his subjects , and is beloved by them , who instead of making war against the neighboring or distant nations , makes use of his power to keep them in peace and amity with each other ; is not such a glory ...
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... glory of his reign was intimately concerned . His being son - in - law to the king was a quality indeed that might augment his influence , but added nothing to his real merit , or his capacity as a general . Upon his arrival in ...
... glory of his reign was intimately concerned . His being son - in - law to the king was a quality indeed that might augment his influence , but added nothing to his real merit , or his capacity as a general . Upon his arrival in ...
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... glory , which discovered itself from his child- hood . After the battle of Marathon , which we shall speak of presently , when the people were every where extolling the valor and conduct of Miltiades , who had won it , Themistocles ...
... glory , which discovered itself from his child- hood . After the battle of Marathon , which we shall speak of presently , when the people were every where extolling the valor and conduct of Miltiades , who had won it , Themistocles ...
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... glory there is in sacrificing one's life in the defence of our coun- try , and for the preservation of liberty ; and , lastly , that inspired them , through the whole course of succeeding ages , with a noble emulation and warm desire to ...
... glory there is in sacrificing one's life in the defence of our coun- try , and for the preservation of liberty ; and , lastly , that inspired them , through the whole course of succeeding ages , with a noble emulation and warm desire to ...
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