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Page 54
... known to his contemporaries , but enough was known to provide considerable grounds for suspicion . Burke's sudden purchase of his Beacons- field estate provoked comment which was not unmixed with admiration . There were , however , two ...
... known to his contemporaries , but enough was known to provide considerable grounds for suspicion . Burke's sudden purchase of his Beacons- field estate provoked comment which was not unmixed with admiration . There were , however , two ...
Page 55
... known during his lifetime , while others have never yet been discussed . When he was in office during 1783 as Paymaster - General , Burke restored to their places , out of pure humanity and in face of a loud public outcry , two ...
... known during his lifetime , while others have never yet been discussed . When he was in office during 1783 as Paymaster - General , Burke restored to their places , out of pure humanity and in face of a loud public outcry , two ...
Page 77
... known : Here lies our good Edmund , whose genius was such , We scarcely can praise it , or blame it too much ; Who , born for the universe , narrowed his mind , And to Party gave up what was meant for Mankind . Though fraught with all ...
... known : Here lies our good Edmund , whose genius was such , We scarcely can praise it , or blame it too much ; Who , born for the universe , narrowed his mind , And to Party gave up what was meant for Mankind . Though fraught with all ...
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