The Eclectic Magazine of Foreign Literature, Science, and Art, Volume 68Leavitt, Trow, & Company, 1898 |
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... speak the language of the people . The fourteenth century , if we stand back and endeavor to take a compre- hensive view of it , may be best de- scribed as a time of transition . Med- iĉvalism was slowly passing away , but the new world ...
... speak the language of the people . The fourteenth century , if we stand back and endeavor to take a compre- hensive view of it , may be best de- scribed as a time of transition . Med- iĉvalism was slowly passing away , but the new world ...
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... speak of the re- mainder of the career of Napoleon , " the greatest , not the worst of men , whose spirit , antithetically mixed , was extreme in all things ? " As he had no sea - power he could not surprise Great Britain . We assumed ...
... speak of the re- mainder of the career of Napoleon , " the greatest , not the worst of men , whose spirit , antithetically mixed , was extreme in all things ? " As he had no sea - power he could not surprise Great Britain . We assumed ...
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... speak of the loss of Alsace and part of Lorraine and the fortresses of Metz , and Thionville , and Strasburg . Such is the cost of a modern national surprise , and yet in the spring of 1870 every one talked of peace . France was ...
... speak of the loss of Alsace and part of Lorraine and the fortresses of Metz , and Thionville , and Strasburg . Such is the cost of a modern national surprise , and yet in the spring of 1870 every one talked of peace . France was ...
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... speak decisively as to the possibil- ity of squadrons remote from their " coal base " effectually preventing the going out or coming in of merchant vessels steaming almost as swiftly as the cruisers . The ease with which Greek vessels ...
... speak decisively as to the possibil- ity of squadrons remote from their " coal base " effectually preventing the going out or coming in of merchant vessels steaming almost as swiftly as the cruisers . The ease with which Greek vessels ...
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... speak in the foreign language . The subjects claiming second place in the curriculum are arithmetic , algebra , book - keeping and accountancy . Next in importance come object lessons on merchandise , which are supplemented by practical ...
... speak in the foreign language . The subjects claiming second place in the curriculum are arithmetic , algebra , book - keeping and accountancy . Next in importance come object lessons on merchandise , which are supplemented by practical ...
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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?