The Life of Edmund Burke. Comprehending an Impartial Account of His Literary and Political Efforts, and a Sketch of the Conduct and Character of His Most Eminent Associates, Coadjutors, and Opponents. [With a Portrait.]George Cawthorn, 1798 - 592 páginas |
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... means of advancement , 22. - Comes to London , 23 . Enters a member of the Temple , 23. - State of finances , 24 - writes for newspapers and magazines , 25. - Property at first small , 26. - Introduced to Mrs. Woffington , ibid.- to Dr ...
... means of advancement , 22. - Comes to London , 23 . Enters a member of the Temple , 23. - State of finances , 24 - writes for newspapers and magazines , 25. - Property at first small , 26. - Introduced to Mrs. Woffington , ibid.- to Dr ...
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... more extensive , and more destruc- tive . His writings and eloquence were the means of obstructing the improving exertions of unfettered reason , and of again binding her in the chains of authority , prejudice , priest- craft [ 6 ]
... more extensive , and more destruc- tive . His writings and eloquence were the means of obstructing the improving exertions of unfettered reason , and of again binding her in the chains of authority , prejudice , priest- craft [ 6 ]
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... means of communica- tion . He studied rhetoric and composition as well as logic , physic , history , and moral philosophy . • In the year 1749 , Lucas , a demagogue apo- thecary , wrote a number of very daring pa- pers against ...
... means of communica- tion . He studied rhetoric and composition as well as logic , physic , history , and moral philosophy . • In the year 1749 , Lucas , a demagogue apo- thecary , wrote a number of very daring pa- pers against ...
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... means of rendering himself agree- able in the intercourse of life . To the learn ing of a scholar he added the manners of a gentleman . His company was sought among the gay and fashionable , for his pleasing con- versation and ...
... means of rendering himself agree- able in the intercourse of life . To the learn ing of a scholar he added the manners of a gentleman . His company was sought among the gay and fashionable , for his pleasing con- versation and ...
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... means of advancement to several eminent men of modern times . Dr. Fergusson was disap- pointed in an application for an inconsiderable living in an obscure part of Scotland . Had he been successful , taken up with the duties of his ...
... means of advancement to several eminent men of modern times . Dr. Fergusson was disap- pointed in an application for an inconsiderable living in an obscure part of Scotland . Had he been successful , taken up with the duties of his ...
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