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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... already made - Preliminary Considerations - Plans detailed , Page 165 2. Advantages possessed by the British in India for diffusing the Light of the Gospel throughout other Eastern Countries - Encouraging Circumstances in the State of ...
... already made - Preliminary Considerations - Plans detailed , Page 165 2. Advantages possessed by the British in India for diffusing the Light of the Gospel throughout other Eastern Countries - Encouraging Circumstances in the State of ...
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... already hinted ) consists in its security under a good government ; in the strength , the activity , the excellence of the social prin- ciple ; in the spirit of union , of industry , and of enterprise by which its inhabitants are ...
... already hinted ) consists in its security under a good government ; in the strength , the activity , the excellence of the social prin- ciple ; in the spirit of union , of industry , and of enterprise by which its inhabitants are ...
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... already enough to satisfy their very limited wants or desires , and more would only invite the plunderer . In vain you represent to them the objects of an honourable distinction : these have no at- tractions for men who have been always ...
... already enough to satisfy their very limited wants or desires , and more would only invite the plunderer . In vain you represent to them the objects of an honourable distinction : these have no at- tractions for men who have been always ...
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... already made considerable advances in civilisation , is a work obvi- ously of much greater ease than to refine those who are al- together savage . Their character is extremely mild ; their temper submissive to an extreme . They are not ...
... already made considerable advances in civilisation , is a work obvi- ously of much greater ease than to refine those who are al- together savage . Their character is extremely mild ; their temper submissive to an extreme . They are not ...
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... already adverted to , they did not embrace with ardour the very favourable opportunity now offered them by " the Governor " the Governor among the nations , " and , to the utmost of their ability , endeavour to promote the improvement ...
... already adverted to , they did not embrace with ardour the very favourable opportunity now offered them by " the Governor " the Governor among the nations , " and , to the utmost of their ability , endeavour to promote the improvement ...
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“An” essay on the best means of civilising the subjects of the British ... John Mitchell No preview available - 1805 |
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