The Four Civilizations of the World: An Historical RetrospectLippincott, 1874 - Počet stran: 416 |
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... took 360,000 men for twenty years to build one of the pyramids - a conclusive proof of the absolute manner in which the Government disposed of the masses . This is a brief epitome of the ancient civilization of Egypt , the second on ...
... took 360,000 men for twenty years to build one of the pyramids - a conclusive proof of the absolute manner in which the Government disposed of the masses . This is a brief epitome of the ancient civilization of Egypt , the second on ...
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... Empire of the West was over- thrown by the barbarians under Odoacer , 476 a.d. , after an existence of 505 years . Odoacer took the title of King of Italy . FOURTH CIVILIZATION . CHRISTIANITY . THAT the rise of Christianity ROME . 29.
... Empire of the West was over- thrown by the barbarians under Odoacer , 476 a.d. , after an existence of 505 years . Odoacer took the title of King of Italy . FOURTH CIVILIZATION . CHRISTIANITY . THAT the rise of Christianity ROME . 29.
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... took upon Him the semblance of a Jew , and suffered death upon the gallows for the redemption of mankind . " " In the Latin world , therefore , " continues he , " the new belief was never the religion of a scholar and a gentleman . It ...
... took upon Him the semblance of a Jew , and suffered death upon the gallows for the redemption of mankind . " " In the Latin world , therefore , " continues he , " the new belief was never the religion of a scholar and a gentleman . It ...
Strana 38
... took place . At the Council of Nice , in Asia Minor , 325 A.D. , the various Bishops met , * under the Presidency of the Emperor Constan- tine , when the subversive doctrines of Arius were denounced . It was some three hundred years ...
... took place . At the Council of Nice , in Asia Minor , 325 A.D. , the various Bishops met , * under the Presidency of the Emperor Constan- tine , when the subversive doctrines of Arius were denounced . It was some three hundred years ...
Strana 39
... took up material weapons on their behalf . In the synods the Bishops now met as princes of their congregations ; and under the influence of the Holy Ghost ( Spiritu Sancto suggerente ) issued im- perial decrees . The penalties inflicted ...
... took up material weapons on their behalf . In the synods the Bishops now met as princes of their congregations ; and under the influence of the Holy Ghost ( Spiritu Sancto suggerente ) issued im- perial decrees . The penalties inflicted ...
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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...