An Essay on the Best Means of Civilising the Subjects of the British Empire in India, and of Diffusing the Light of the Christian Religion Throughout the Eastern World |
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... which Aristotle had been deemed the sole in- ventor , were known long before in India ; and that , accord- * Vide Note A. + Jones's Works , vol . i . pp . 275 , 276 . ing to a tradition prevalent in that country , Callisthenes 2.
... which Aristotle had been deemed the sole in- ventor , were known long before in India ; and that , accord- * Vide Note A. + Jones's Works , vol . i . pp . 275 , 276 . ing to a tradition prevalent in that country , Callisthenes 2.
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... generosity , and of the true interests of his empire , he compelled his new subjects to practise only mean and infamous professions ; doubtless that he might * Vide Note B .. Britons , enervate their minds , and degrade them in 6.
... generosity , and of the true interests of his empire , he compelled his new subjects to practise only mean and infamous professions ; doubtless that he might * Vide Note B .. Britons , enervate their minds , and degrade them in 6.
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... the most partial admirer of the character of Britons , dare not affirm . " The Asiatic conquerors , " ( exclaimed an eloquent orator in par- * Vide Note C. + Blair's Grave . liament , ) " had soon abated of their ferocity 8.
... the most partial admirer of the character of Britons , dare not affirm . " The Asiatic conquerors , " ( exclaimed an eloquent orator in par- * Vide Note C. + Blair's Grave . liament , ) " had soon abated of their ferocity 8.
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... the refutation of an invidious . spirit of detraction ; the solemn sanctions and the glorious advantages of our holy religion * , concur with the genero- * Vide note D. sity of the British spirit , the honours of the 13.
... the refutation of an invidious . spirit of detraction ; the solemn sanctions and the glorious advantages of our holy religion * , concur with the genero- * Vide note D. sity of the British spirit , the honours of the 13.
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... all , with the knowledge of the " word of life , " and the enjoyment of the blessings of salvation . Who , then , adverting to the importance of this investiga- * Note E. tion in its various references , is not disposed to 14.
... all , with the knowledge of the " word of life , " and the enjoyment of the blessings of salvation . Who , then , adverting to the importance of this investiga- * Note E. tion in its various references , is not disposed to 14.
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