Reflections on the Revolution in France, and on the Proceedings of Certain Societies in London Relative to that EventW. P. Grant, 1836 - 342 páginas |
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... given of the full conviction of the British nation , that the principles of the Revolution did not authorize them to elect kings at their pleasure , and without any attention to the ancient fundamental principles of our government ...
... given of the full conviction of the British nation , that the principles of the Revolution did not authorize them to elect kings at their pleasure , and without any attention to the ancient fundamental principles of our government ...
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... we are guided not by the superstition of antiquarians , but by the spirit of philosophic analogy . In this choice of inheritance we have given to our frame of polity the image of a relation in blood REVOLUTION IN FRANCE . 43.
... we are guided not by the superstition of antiquarians , but by the spirit of philosophic analogy . In this choice of inheritance we have given to our frame of polity the image of a relation in blood REVOLUTION IN FRANCE . 43.
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... given to your recovered freedom a correspondent dignity . Your privileges , though discontinued , were not lost to memory . Your con- stitution , it is true , whilst you were out of possession , suffered waste and dilapidation ; but you ...
... given to your recovered freedom a correspondent dignity . Your privileges , though discontinued , were not lost to memory . Your con- stitution , it is true , whilst you were out of possession , suffered waste and dilapidation ; but you ...
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... given new examples of wisdom to the world . You would have rendered the cause of liberty venerable in the eyes of every worthy mind in every nation . You would have shamed despotism from the earth , by shewing that freedom was not only ...
... given new examples of wisdom to the world . You would have rendered the cause of liberty venerable in the eyes of every worthy mind in every nation . You would have shamed despotism from the earth , by shewing that freedom was not only ...
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... given pledges to their country of their science , prudence , and integrity ; not of leading advocates , the glory of the bar ; not of renowned professors in universities ; but for the far greater part , as it must in such a number , of ...
... given pledges to their country of their science , prudence , and integrity ; not of leading advocates , the glory of the bar ; not of renowned professors in universities ; but for the far greater part , as it must in such a number , of ...
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amongst ancient appear archbishop of Paris army assignats authority body called canton cardinal of Lorraine cause church citizens civil clergy common conduct confiscation constitution contrivances crimes crown Declaration despotism destroyed ecclesiastical effect election England equal establishment estates evil executive government existence favour France Gallican church gentlemen habits hereditary honour house of commons house of lords human interest justice king king of France kingdom landed legislative liberty Louis the Fourteenth mankind means ment metaphysics military millions mind minister monarchy moral municipalities National Assembly nature Necker never nobility obedience object Old Jewry opinion Paris parliament persons political possessed preserve principles proceedings reason religion render representation republic revenue Revolution Society ruin scheme sermon shew sort sovereign speculations spirit thing tion triumph true tyranny usurpation vices virtue wealth whilst whole wholly wisdom