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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... rendered its possessor infinitely su- perior to ordinary men , even with the advan- tages of education ; -a genius not only grasping , but comprehending ; not only comprehending , but appropriating almost every subject of human learning ...
... rendered its possessor infinitely su- perior to ordinary men , even with the advan- tages of education ; -a genius not only grasping , but comprehending ; not only comprehending , but appropriating almost every subject of human learning ...
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... rendered the character and history of this personage interest- ing and momentous . A very great part of its importance comes from the direction which his inclination , together with the circumstances of the times , have given to his ...
... rendered the character and history of this personage interest- ing and momentous . A very great part of its importance comes from the direction which his inclination , together with the circumstances of the times , have given to his ...
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... render himself very eminent in the performance of his academical exercises . This assertion has been confirmed by others , and never contradicted . When we consider the immense extent and variety of his knowledge , we may fairly infer ...
... render himself very eminent in the performance of his academical exercises . This assertion has been confirmed by others , and never contradicted . When we consider the immense extent and variety of his knowledge , we may fairly infer ...
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... render himself useful , he did not neglect the means of rendering himself agree- able in the intercourse of life . To the learn ing of ... rendered the members of the company pleased with him and themselves . He had an inex- haustible [ 20 ]
... render himself useful , he did not neglect the means of rendering himself agree- able in the intercourse of life . To the learn ing of ... rendered the members of the company pleased with him and themselves . He had an inex- haustible [ 20 ]
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... rendered him a great favourite with Burke and Johnson . Nugent was a phy . sician , well esteemed for professional talents , general information , and agreeable manners . He was father - in - law to Burke . Hawkins is since known as the ...
... rendered him a great favourite with Burke and Johnson . Nugent was a phy . sician , well esteemed for professional talents , general information , and agreeable manners . He was father - in - law to Burke . Hawkins is since known as the ...
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