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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... inquire how they may improve and bless the vanquished . When Cyrus conquered Lydia , forgetful at once of his wonted generosity , and of the true interests of his empire , he compelled his new subjects to practise only mean and infamous ...
... inquire how they may improve and bless the vanquished . When Cyrus conquered Lydia , forgetful at once of his wonted generosity , and of the true interests of his empire , he compelled his new subjects to practise only mean and infamous ...
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... inquiry of the kind we are entering upon might suggest , can alone exempt us from that awful retri- bution , which is thus prophetically denounced by an im- passioned writer ; Did peace descend , to triumph and to save , When free ...
... inquiry of the kind we are entering upon might suggest , can alone exempt us from that awful retri- bution , which is thus prophetically denounced by an im- passioned writer ; Did peace descend , to triumph and to save , When free ...
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... inquire , What are the best means of civilising the sub- jects of the British empire in India ; and of diffusing the light of the Christian religion throughout the eastern world ? the subject , This inquiry obviously divides itself into ...
... inquire , What are the best means of civilising the sub- jects of the British empire in India ; and of diffusing the light of the Christian religion throughout the eastern world ? the subject , This inquiry obviously divides itself into ...
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John Mitchell. They are also arranged in an ascending order . The inquiry concerning the means of civilising the Hindoos is antecedent in idea , as well as inferior in excellence , to the other ; and , accordingly , from the ...
John Mitchell. They are also arranged in an ascending order . The inquiry concerning the means of civilising the Hindoos is antecedent in idea , as well as inferior in excellence , to the other ; and , accordingly , from the ...
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... inquiry . Civilisation is either absolute or comparative . By abso- lute civilisation we understand the utmost improvement , of which mankind , in their social state , are susceptible . This is that perfectibility of human nature , by ...
... inquiry . Civilisation is either absolute or comparative . By abso- lute civilisation we understand the utmost improvement , of which mankind , in their social state , are susceptible . This is that perfectibility of human nature , by ...
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