The Natural Boundaries of Empires: And a New View of ColonizationLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1844 - 279 sider |
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... force of these barriers . When we compare the duration of conquest with the existence of nations , we then view the decided effect of natural boundaries . When exten- sive conquests are made , these boundaries appear to be extinct , but ...
... force of these barriers . When we compare the duration of conquest with the existence of nations , we then view the decided effect of natural boundaries . When exten- sive conquests are made , these boundaries appear to be extinct , but ...
Side 7
... force , they are never destroyed , and only wait a proper period to develope their power . It is fortunate for man that they exist , or the world would exhibit one general scene of tyranny . Never was a conqueror a friend to the best ...
... force , they are never destroyed , and only wait a proper period to develope their power . It is fortunate for man that they exist , or the world would exhibit one general scene of tyranny . Never was a conqueror a friend to the best ...
Side 8
... force , and they soon begin to understand this sentiment . The independence of nations should be the first law of the world . The splendour of conquest always blinds us as to its permanent result . The conquests of Sesostris were ...
... force , and they soon begin to understand this sentiment . The independence of nations should be the first law of the world . The splendour of conquest always blinds us as to its permanent result . The conquests of Sesostris were ...
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... force of these natural boundaries , and have divided their empire among their sons according to these natural lines of demarcation . Charlemagne , after uniting France , Italy , and Germany , under his temporary sway , established that ...
... force of these natural boundaries , and have divided their empire among their sons according to these natural lines of demarcation . Charlemagne , after uniting France , Italy , and Germany , under his temporary sway , established that ...
Side 10
... force of this law . When victory had placed at his disposal many of the finest regions of Europe , he did not attempt , except in a few instances , to unite them to France ; he placed his relations and friends on the vacant thrones ...
... force of this law . When victory had placed at his disposal many of the finest regions of Europe , he did not attempt , except in a few instances , to unite them to France ; he placed his relations and friends on the vacant thrones ...
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2d Edition ancient army artificial line attempt Australia Austrian battle boards bound Britain British centuries cloth coast colonies coloured command comprising conquered conqueror conquest containing Danube defeated defend dominion earth Emperor empire ENCYCLOPÆDIA England English Engravings on Wood enlarged Europe extensive fcap foolscap 8vo forces foreign fortress France Fredrika Bremer French frontier Garden garrison happiness Helvetii Howitt human race hundred illustrated inhabitants Ionian Islands islands Italy J. C. Loudon John Lindley king labour land liberty London Mary Howitt Mediterranean sea ment monarch morocco mountains nations native natural boundaries natural kingdom neighbouring never numerous ocean Persia Plants Plates political possession post 8vo present PRINTED FOR LONGMAN provinces river Roman Royal Russia Samuel Laing separate shore South sovereign Spain subdued subjects territory thousand TREATISE tribes troops United valley various Vignette Titles vols volume whole William Howitt Woodcuts
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Side 20 - FOSSILS of CORNWALL, DEVON, and WEST SOMERSET; observed in ' the course of the Ordnance Geological Survey of that District. By JOHN PHILLIPS, FRS FGS &c. Published by Order of the Lords Commissioners of HM Treasury. 8vo. with 60 Plates, comprising very numerous figures, 9s. cloth. PHILLIPS.-A GUIDE TO GEOLOGY. By JOHN PHILLIPS, FRSGS, &c.
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Side 3 - Bull's Hints to Mothers on the Management of their Health during the Period of Pregnancy and in the Lying-in Room : With an Exposure of Popular Errors in connexion with those subjects, &c.
Side 11 - PARENT'S HAND-BOOK; Or, Guide to the Choice of Professions, Employments, and Situations ; containing useful and practical Information on the subject of placing out Young Men, and of obtaining their Education with a view to particular occupations. By JC HUDSON, Esq. Author of "Plain Directions for Making Wills.
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