The Edinburgh Review, Volume 64A. and C. Black, 1837 |
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Page 238
... Lord Mahon's ancestor , General Stanhope . We do not approve of his public conduct in all points , but we admit his merits as a soldier , and admire his fearless , uncompromising character as a statesman . Superior to the herd of vulgar ...
... Lord Mahon's ancestor , General Stanhope . We do not approve of his public conduct in all points , but we admit his merits as a soldier , and admire his fearless , uncompromising character as a statesman . Superior to the herd of vulgar ...
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As an instance of the disrespectful tone of Lord Townshend's communications with the King ( one of the reasons alleged for his dismissal ) , Lord Mahon quotes a letter from Townshend's confidential friend Poyntz to Stanhope ; which he ...
As an instance of the disrespectful tone of Lord Townshend's communications with the King ( one of the reasons alleged for his dismissal ) , Lord Mahon quotes a letter from Townshend's confidential friend Poyntz to Stanhope ; which he ...
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... Lord Brougham , or to delineate the course and success of his memorable career as an orator and states- man . Itis enough to mention , that his science and learning have pro- cured him the honour of being elected a Member of the ...
... Lord Brougham , or to delineate the course and success of his memorable career as an orator and states- man . Itis enough to mention , that his science and learning have pro- cured him the honour of being elected a Member of the ...
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Sir Thomas Brownes Works including his Life | 1 |
Narrative of a Residence in Koordistan and on the site | 35 |
Poggii Epistolæ Editas collegit et emendavit pleras | 60 |
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