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Side 63
... interest upon a character not otherwise attractive . To many , we know it was positively repulsive , and in the very highest degree . In particular , it is recorded of Sir William Jones , that he regarded this emperor with feelings of ...
... interest upon a character not otherwise attractive . To many , we know it was positively repulsive , and in the very highest degree . In particular , it is recorded of Sir William Jones , that he regarded this emperor with feelings of ...
Side 64
... , if merely odious to men of Sir William's prin- ciples , to others the character of Augustus , in relation to the circumstances which surrounded him , was not without its appropriate interest . He was summoned in early 64 THE CESARS .
... , if merely odious to men of Sir William's prin- ciples , to others the character of Augustus , in relation to the circumstances which surrounded him , was not without its appropriate interest . He was summoned in early 64 THE CESARS .
Side 65
Thomas De Quincey. without its appropriate interest . He was summoned in early youth , and without warning , to face a crisis of tremendous hazard , being at the same time himself a man of no very great ... interest. He was summoned ...
Thomas De Quincey. without its appropriate interest . He was summoned in early youth , and without warning , to face a crisis of tremendous hazard , being at the same time himself a man of no very great ... interest. He was summoned ...
Side 80
... face the storm at its outbreak . He would have power of another kind in his distance . He would be sustained by the courage of hope , as a kinsman having a contingent interest in a kinsman's prosperity . And 80 THE CESARS .
... face the storm at its outbreak . He would have power of another kind in his distance . He would be sustained by the courage of hope , as a kinsman having a contingent interest in a kinsman's prosperity . And 80 THE CESARS .
Side 81
Thomas De Quincey. having a contingent interest in a kinsman's prosperity . And , finally , he would be sustained by the courage of despair , as one who never could expect to be trusted by the ... interest in a kinsman's prosperity. ...
Thomas De Quincey. having a contingent interest in a kinsman's prosperity . And , finally , he would be sustained by the courage of despair , as one who never could expect to be trusted by the ... interest in a kinsman's prosperity. ...
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