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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... drawn a line 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.
... drawn a line 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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... person can superintend the execution without difficulty : whatever error may have been committed , will be at once detected and rectified : and the whole force of his talents , of his plans , and , if necessary , of military action ...
... person can superintend the execution without difficulty : whatever error may have been committed , will be at once detected and rectified : and the whole force of his talents , of his plans , and , if necessary , of military action ...
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... person of talents and temper suited to the undertaking , is a measure of the most obvious and essential importance . And he must be a man of no common character . That , in the present state of the world and of India , the station of a ...
... person of talents and temper suited to the undertaking , is a measure of the most obvious and essential importance . And he must be a man of no common character . That , in the present state of the world and of India , the station of a ...
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... persons of distinguished authority and influence in each , ( suppose the chiefs of the hereditary rulers , ) assembled , from time to time , with the sanction , and under the eye , of * Pref . to Laws of Menu . the British government ...
... persons of distinguished authority and influence in each , ( suppose the chiefs of the hereditary rulers , ) assembled , from time to time , with the sanction , and under the eye , of * Pref . to Laws of Menu . the British government ...
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... persons skilled in the laws , and retain at least ten Bramins in permanent fee for that purpose * A slight alteration would make the conformity exact . And this , if accomplished , would contribute to rescue the Hin- doos from that ...
... persons skilled in the laws , and retain at least ten Bramins in permanent fee for that purpose * A slight alteration would make the conformity exact . And this , if accomplished , would contribute to rescue the Hin- doos from that ...
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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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