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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... few countries in the world possess greater facili- ties , and none more abundant materials for commerce , yet no people have hitherto availed themselves less of such en- viable advantages . Foreign trade is carried on exclusively by 28.
... few countries in the world possess greater facili- ties , and none more abundant materials for commerce , yet no people have hitherto availed themselves less of such en- viable advantages . Foreign trade is carried on exclusively by 28.
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John Mitchell. viable advantages . Foreign trade is carried on exclusively by strangers ; and , of internal , there is little beyond what their mutual wants necessarily require . Even this little is transacted often in a way the most ...
John Mitchell. viable advantages . Foreign trade is carried on exclusively by strangers ; and , of internal , there is little beyond what their mutual wants necessarily require . Even this little is transacted often in a way the most ...
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... foreign subjects , must prejudice them against it , and of course pre- vent their cordial concurrence : while , at home , the adop- tion of a splendid and costly system would most probably be resisted , as incompatible with the ...
... foreign subjects , must prejudice them against it , and of course pre- vent their cordial concurrence : while , at home , the adop- tion of a splendid and costly system would most probably be resisted , as incompatible with the ...
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... foreign nations , and of resources more circumscribed , both more readily invites , and is less able to repel attack , than a great state . But , placed by the incorporating union under the broad shield , and defended by all the ...
... foreign nations , and of resources more circumscribed , both more readily invites , and is less able to repel attack , than a great state . But , placed by the incorporating union under the broad shield , and defended by all the ...
Page 69
... in ancient and modern times , has origi- nated too often in accident , and been circumscribed too much in object , is not to be denied . If foreign and un- inhabited districts have been peopled , it has been owing 5 69.
... in ancient and modern times , has origi- nated too often in accident , and been circumscribed too much in object , is not to be denied . If foreign and un- inhabited districts have been peopled , it has been owing 5 69.
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