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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... institutions of present times , let us , without either grasping at what is un- attainable , or contenting ourselves with servilely copying any existing scheme of policy , inquire how the civilisation of Hindostan may be promoted in the ...
... institutions of present times , let us , without either grasping at what is un- attainable , or contenting ourselves with servilely copying any existing scheme of policy , inquire how the civilisation of Hindostan may be promoted in the ...
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... institutions , which he as- cribes to that people ; and , especially , the high antiquity to which he carries up the reference , have induced many to doubt , and some formally to controvert , the truth of his hy- pothesis . But ...
... institutions , which he as- cribes to that people ; and , especially , the high antiquity to which he carries up the reference , have induced many to doubt , and some formally to controvert , the truth of his hy- pothesis . But ...
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... institutions , or devising any scheme of policy . Too much , indeed , may have been ascribed to this cause : yet , as unquestionably it has a mighty influence in forming the character , and determining the condition of mankind , he who ...
... institutions , or devising any scheme of policy . Too much , indeed , may have been ascribed to this cause : yet , as unquestionably it has a mighty influence in forming the character , and determining the condition of mankind , he who ...
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... of distinction so complete , that no individual can , on any account , quit his own cast , and enter into another ; or marry a person of a Vide note F. E History of this singular institution . different class ; or 33.
... of distinction so complete , that no individual can , on any account , quit his own cast , and enter into another ; or marry a person of a Vide note F. E History of this singular institution . different class ; or 33.
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John Mitchell. History of this singular institution . different class ; or even ( except at one religious solemnity ) hold any intimate intercourse , particularly in eating drink- ing and smoking , with his countrymen thus separated from ...
John Mitchell. History of this singular institution . different class ; or even ( except at one religious solemnity ) hold any intimate intercourse , particularly in eating drink- ing and smoking , with his countrymen thus separated from ...
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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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