Sketches of the History of Man: In Two Volumes, Volumen2 |
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Venice , Genoa , and other small Italian ftates , became fo effeminate by long and fuccessful commerce , that not a citizen ever thought of serving in the army ; which obliged them to employ mercenaries , officers as well as ...
Venice , Genoa , and other small Italian ftates , became fo effeminate by long and fuccessful commerce , that not a citizen ever thought of serving in the army ; which obliged them to employ mercenaries , officers as well as ...
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In fact , they profpered fo much by commerce , even after they were fubdued , as to raise jealousy in their masters , who thought themselves not fecure while a house remained standing in Carthage . On the other hand , what resource for ...
In fact , they profpered fo much by commerce , even after they were fubdued , as to raise jealousy in their masters , who thought themselves not fecure while a house remained standing in Carthage . On the other hand , what resource for ...
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... any defect of Providence , especially in an article effential to the well - being of fociety ; and rather than yield to the charge , I venture to propose the following plan , even at the hazard of being thought an idle projector .
... any defect of Providence , especially in an article effential to the well - being of fociety ; and rather than yield to the charge , I venture to propose the following plan , even at the hazard of being thought an idle projector .
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Britain , I fufpect , is too much infected with the fpirit of gain , Will it be thought ridiculous in any man of figure , to prefer reputation , and respect before riches ; provided only he can afford a frugal meal , and a warm garment ...
Britain , I fufpect , is too much infected with the fpirit of gain , Will it be thought ridiculous in any man of figure , to prefer reputation , and respect before riches ; provided only he can afford a frugal meal , and a warm garment ...
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The advantages mentioned are great and extenfive ; and yet are not the only advantages . Will it be thought extravagant to hope ,. that that the propofed plan would form a better fyftem of Sk . IX . 29 THE ARM Y.
The advantages mentioned are great and extenfive ; and yet are not the only advantages . Will it be thought extravagant to hope ,. that that the propofed plan would form a better fyftem of Sk . IX . 29 THE ARM Y.
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