The Four Civilizations of the World: An Historical RetrospectLippincott, 1874 - Počet stran: 416 |
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... ancient civilizations . I lingered for a moment over the marvels of the third one , not merely because it so completely eclipsed all that preceded it , but that it has left its impress on the world even to this very day . V Whoever ...
... ancient civilizations . I lingered for a moment over the marvels of the third one , not merely because it so completely eclipsed all that preceded it , but that it has left its impress on the world even to this very day . V Whoever ...
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... ancient civilizations , suddenly gave a new direction to their destiny by ordaining the advent of Christianity , the fourth civilization , which has brought in its train such amazing results . It will be observed that this book ...
... ancient civilizations , suddenly gave a new direction to their destiny by ordaining the advent of Christianity , the fourth civilization , which has brought in its train such amazing results . It will be observed that this book ...
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... of the palm - tree . This fruit , which was abundantly produced with little labor , not only fed the millions of human beings that crowded Egypt in ancient times , but was likewise the food of animals SECOND CIVILIZATION AFRICA •
... of the palm - tree . This fruit , which was abundantly produced with little labor , not only fed the millions of human beings that crowded Egypt in ancient times , but was likewise the food of animals SECOND CIVILIZATION AFRICA •
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... ancient Egypt was a sort of Pan- theism , in which all the forces and forms of nature were deified . Above all the rest was a god with- out name , eternal , infinite , and the source of all things . Then came a series of subaltern gods ...
... ancient Egypt was a sort of Pan- theism , in which all the forces and forms of nature were deified . Above all the rest was a god with- out name , eternal , infinite , and the source of all things . Then came a series of subaltern gods ...
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... ancient Egypt . Alchymy and Astrology were held in honour . Sculpture was highly developed ; and Architecture . soared into immense proportions , of which abundant evidence survives in those colossal pyramids and obelisks that still ...
... ancient Egypt . Alchymy and Astrology were held in honour . Sculpture was highly developed ; and Architecture . soared into immense proportions , of which abundant evidence survives in those colossal pyramids and obelisks that still ...
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Strana 386 - The occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintained, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers...
Strana 364 - If there be any among us who would wish to dissolve this Union or to change its republican form, let them stand undisturbed as monuments of the safety with which error of opinion may be tolerated where reason is left free to combat it.
Strana 215 - May it please your majesty, I have neither eyes to see, nor tongue to speak in this place, but as the House is pleased to direct me...
Strana 72 - Love of ladies, splintering of lances! Stand forth, gallant knights: fair eyes look upon your deeds!" The music also of the challengers breathed from time to time wild bursts expressive of triumph or defiance, while the clowns grudged a holiday which seemed to pass away in inactivity; and old knights and nobles lamented in whispers the decay of martial spirit, spoke of the...
Strana 178 - He kept a strait hand on his nobility, and chose rather to advance clergymen and lawyers, which were more obsequious to him, but had less interest in the people ; which made for his absoluteness, but not for his safety.
Strana 113 - To you, my sister," said she, " I address myself for the last time. I have been condemned, not to an ignominious death — it is so only to the guilty — but to rejoin your brother.
Strana 350 - I conceived you entertained of me ; that to your particular friends and connexions you have described, and they have denounced me, as a person under a dangerous influence, and that, if I would listen more to some other opinions, all would be well.
Strana 353 - Washington. If ever a nation was deceived by a man, the American nation has been deceived by Washington. Let his conduct then be an example to future ages. Let it serve to be a warning that no man may be an idol and that a people may confide in themselves rather than in an individual.
Strana 312 - Believe me, dear sir, there is not in the British Empire a man who more cordially loves a union with Great Britain than I do. But by the God that made me, I will cease to exist before I yield to a connection on such terms as the British Parliament propose; and in this I think I speak the sentiments of America.
Strana 349 - Having been a member of the General Convention, and knowing the principles on which the Constitution was formed, I have ever entertained but one opinion on this subject; and from the first establishment of the Government to this moment my conduct has exemplified that opinion — that the power of making treaties is exclusively vested...