Famous Orators of the World and Their Best OrationsJ. C. Winston Company, 1902 - 639 pages |
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... principle of self - government , and taxation with representation . The former was the leading spirit in the " Boston Tea Party " and the latter led in the opposition to the " Writs of Assistance . " KESE PATRICK HENRY'S GREAT SPEECH ...
... principle of self - government , and taxation with representation . The former was the leading spirit in the " Boston Tea Party " and the latter led in the opposition to the " Writs of Assistance . " KESE PATRICK HENRY'S GREAT SPEECH ...
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... Principles of Good Government The Basis of a Virtuous Life Demosthenes Philip the Enemy of Athens On the Crown Ęschines PAGE 395 396 398 399 401 401 402 • 403 404 405 407 410 411 • 413 . 414 415 416 417 418 420 421 423 425 426 Against ...
... Principles of Good Government The Basis of a Virtuous Life Demosthenes Philip the Enemy of Athens On the Crown Ęschines PAGE 395 396 398 399 401 401 402 • 403 404 405 407 410 411 • 413 . 414 415 416 417 418 420 421 423 425 426 Against ...
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... principle . I was solicited to argue this cause as Advocate General ; and because I would not , I have been charged with desertion from my office . To this charge I can give a very sufficient answer . I renounced that office , and I ...
... principle . I was solicited to argue this cause as Advocate General ; and because I would not , I have been charged with desertion from my office . To this charge I can give a very sufficient answer . I renounced that office , and I ...
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... principles which I know to be founded in truth . . . I admit that special Writs of Assistance , to search special places , may be granted to certain persons on oath ; but I deny that the writ now prayed for can be granted , for I beg ...
... principles which I know to be founded in truth . . . I admit that special Writs of Assistance , to search special places , may be granted to certain persons on oath ; but I deny that the writ now prayed for can be granted , for I beg ...
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... principle of patriotism should have dictated . We have now no other alternative than independence , or the most ignominious and gall- ing servitude . The legions of our enemies thicken on our plains ; desola- tion and death mark their ...
... principle of patriotism should have dictated . We have now no other alternative than independence , or the most ignominious and gall- ing servitude . The legions of our enemies thicken on our plains ; desola- tion and death mark their ...
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