Universal History: From the Creation of the World to the Decease of George III, 1820, Том 5Harper, 1857 |
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... genius seems to turn strongly to one peculiar direction . In one period , the reasoning faculty seems chiefly to de- light in contemplating its own powers , the nature and operations of the mind ; in another , perhaps the im- agination ...
... genius seems to turn strongly to one peculiar direction . In one period , the reasoning faculty seems chiefly to de- light in contemplating its own powers , the nature and operations of the mind ; in another , perhaps the im- agination ...
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... genius or taste of a prince , directed to one particular depart- ment of science or of art , together with a liberal dis- position to encourage those who are eminent in that department : the accidental circumstance of a few illustrious ...
... genius or taste of a prince , directed to one particular depart- ment of science or of art , together with a liberal dis- position to encourage those who are eminent in that department : the accidental circumstance of a few illustrious ...
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... genius seems to have dropped at once from heaven , and to have kindled all in a blaze around it . In the period of ancient history , we have seen that remarkable splendour to which the fine arts arose in the age of Pericles . In modern ...
... genius seems to have dropped at once from heaven , and to have kindled all in a blaze around it . In the period of ancient history , we have seen that remarkable splendour to which the fine arts arose in the age of Pericles . In modern ...
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... genius I will not pretend to assert . It is even probable that that mechanical knowledge which showed itself in those ages was in the subsequent times greatly diminished . The fine arts are said to have been revived in Italy by artists ...
... genius I will not pretend to assert . It is even probable that that mechanical knowledge which showed itself in those ages was in the subsequent times greatly diminished . The fine arts are said to have been revived in Italy by artists ...
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... genius . The successors of Cimabue and of Ghiotto seem all to have painted in one manner . Their works are distinguished by a hard and rigid outline , sharp angles of the limbs , and stiff folds in the drapery ; a contour , in short ...
... genius . The successors of Cimabue and of Ghiotto seem all to have painted in one manner . Their works are distinguished by a hard and rigid outline , sharp angles of the limbs , and stiff folds in the drapery ; a contour , in short ...
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Стр. 187 - That every person committed for treason or felony shall, if he requires it the first week of the next term, or the first day of the next session of oyer and terminer...
Стр. 87 - I am come amongst you, as you see, at this time, not for my recreation and disport, but being resolved, in the midst and heat of the battle, to live or die amongst you all, to lay down for my God, and for my kingdom, and for my people, my honour and my blood, even in the dust.
Стр. 87 - I know I have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have the heart and stomach of a king, and of a king of England too, and think foul scorn that Parma or Spain, or any prince of Europe should dare to invade the borders of my realm...
Стр. 123 - There are few great personages in history who have been more exposed to the calumny of enemies, and the adulation of friends, than queen Elizabeth ; and yet there is scarcely any whose reputation has been more certainly determined by the unanimous consent of posterity. The unusual length of her administration, and the strong features of her character, were able to overcome...
Стр. 87 - To which, rather than any dishonour should grow by me, I myself will take up arms; I myself will be your general, judge, and rewarder of every one of your virtues in the field. I know already by your forwardness, that you have deserved rewards and crowns ; and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you.
Стр. 87 - ... in the field, we shall shortly have a famous victory over those enemies of my God, of my kingdom, and of my people.
Стр. 182 - The true reason, arising from the spirit of our constitution, seems to be this. The lords being a permanent hereditary body, created at pleasure by the king, are supposed more liable to be influenced by the crown, and when once influenced to continue so, than the commons, who are a temporary, elective body, freely *nominated by the people.
Стр. 87 - I know already for your forwardness you have deserved rewards and crowns ; and we do assure you, on the word of a prince, they shall be duly paid you. In the...
Стр. 85 - ... victory on the side of t.he Moors. He had no sooner brought his men to the engagement, but finding himself utterly spent, he was again replaced in his litter, where, laying his finger on his mouth, to enjoin secrecy to his officers who stood about him, he died a few moments after, in that posture.
Стр. 182 - The general reason given for this exclusive privilege of the House of Commons is that the supplies are raised upon the body of the people, and therefore it is proper that they alone should have the right of taxing themselves.