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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... not be greatly ameliorated by a wise comparison of the circumstance of other states , and a pru- dent adoption of whatever should appear , upon due con- sideration , to be of superior excellence in their schemes " 19.
... not be greatly ameliorated by a wise comparison of the circumstance of other states , and a pru- dent adoption of whatever should appear , upon due con- sideration , to be of superior excellence in their schemes " 19.
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John Mitchell. sideration , to be of superior excellence in their schemes of policy . Thus civilisation in all might be progressive ; though it should never become absolutely perfect . Mankind might still be ascending in this path of ...
John Mitchell. sideration , to be of superior excellence in their schemes of policy . Thus civilisation in all might be progressive ; though it should never become absolutely perfect . Mankind might still be ascending in this path of ...
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... scheme of policy , inquire how the civilisation of Hindostan may be promoted in the highest practicable degree . The civilisation of a country ( as has been already hinted ) consists in its security under a good government ; in the ...
... scheme of policy , inquire how the civilisation of Hindostan may be promoted in the highest practicable degree . The civilisation of a country ( as has been already hinted ) consists in its security under a good government ; in the ...
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... 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 should overlook a circumstance ...
... 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 should overlook a circumstance ...
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... schemes of policy , and to particular details . Of the Hindoo legislation the most prominent peculiarity is that division of the community into Casts , to which we have just adverted . The whole population is distributed , by this ...
... schemes of policy , and to particular details . Of the Hindoo legislation the most prominent peculiarity is that division of the community into Casts , to which we have just adverted . The whole population is distributed , by this ...
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