The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, Volume 68Leavitt, Trow, & Company, 1898 |
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... seems during that period to have been quietly at work on the continent . There could scarcely be a stronger contrast between two men than there is between Coverdale and Tyndale . If the latter be the Hercules , among our biblical ...
... seems during that period to have been quietly at work on the continent . There could scarcely be a stronger contrast between two men than there is between Coverdale and Tyndale . If the latter be the Hercules , among our biblical ...
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... of the tactician . It seems , however , probable that the days of great strategic surprises on the Continent of Europe are over . Such movements as those of Marlborough and Napoleon from the Rhine 12 July , SURPRISE IN WAR .
... of the tactician . It seems , however , probable that the days of great strategic surprises on the Continent of Europe are over . Such movements as those of Marlborough and Napoleon from the Rhine 12 July , SURPRISE IN WAR .
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... seem to be to get through the first bar- rier , to get between the fortresses which stand in the way of invasion . Here surprise , of course , would prove of much assistance , but ... seems to be almost impossible 1898 . 13 SURPRISE IN WAR .
... seem to be to get through the first bar- rier , to get between the fortresses which stand in the way of invasion . Here surprise , of course , would prove of much assistance , but ... seems to be almost impossible 1898 . 13 SURPRISE IN WAR .
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To change front under fire seems to be almost impossible for any but highly trained troops . The Federals would not ... seems strange indeed that any community which has gone to all the trouble in- volved in establishing a condition of ...
To change front under fire seems to be almost impossible for any but highly trained troops . The Federals would not ... seems strange indeed that any community which has gone to all the trouble in- volved in establishing a condition of ...
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EPPING FOREST . BY P. ANDERSON GRAHAM . seems quite incompatible with her dumpy body and short legs. the United Kingdom- " In the fall of Venice think of thine , despite thy wa- tery wall . " Think of the £ 1,200,000 , - 000 per annum of ...
EPPING FOREST . BY P. ANDERSON GRAHAM . seems quite incompatible with her dumpy body and short legs. the United Kingdom- " In the fall of Venice think of thine , despite thy wa- tery wall . " Think of the £ 1,200,000 , - 000 per annum of ...
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Page 35 - ... carry on war against a Power with which it is at peace; and also to use like diligence to prevent the departure from its jurisdiction of any vessel intended to cruise or carry on war as above, such vessel having been specially adapted, in whole or in part, within such jurisdiction, to warlike use.
Page 628 - And we, that now make merry in the Room They left, and Summer dresses in new bloom, Ourselves must we beneath the Couch of Earth Descend — ourselves to make a Couch — for whom?
Page 199 - The neutral flag covers enemy's goods, with the exception of contraband of war; 3. Neutral goods, with the exception of contraband of war, are not liable to capture under enemy's flag; 4.
Page 58 - HOW doth the city sit solitary, that was full of people ! How is she become as a widow ! she that was great among the nations, And princess among the provinces, how is she become tributary!
Page 627 - The Worldly Hope men set their Hearts upon Turns Ashes — or it prospers; and anon, Like Snow upon the Desert's dusty Face, Lighting a little hour or two — is gone.
Page 507 - The great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations is, in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible.
Page 628 - Come, fill the Cup, and in the fire of Spring Your Winter-garment of Repentance fling: The Bird of Time has but a little way To flutter — and the Bird is on the Wing.
Page 329 - Why, look you now, how unworthy a thing you make of me. You would play upon me; you would seem to know my stops; you would pluck out the heart of my mystery; you...
Page 199 - I believe it cannot be doubted, but that by the general law of nations, the goods of a friend found in the vessel of an enemy are free, and the goods of an enemy found in the vessel of a friend are lawful prize.
Page 435 - Why forego the advantages of so peculiar a situation? Why quit our own to stand upon foreign ground? Why, by interweaving our destiny with that of any part of Europe, entangle our peace and prosperity in the toils of European ambition, rivalship, interest, humor, or caprice?