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Page 66
... Present Discontents . He had submitted it , before publication , to the approval of his Party chiefs . In a characteristic phrase he pointed out that " Rank , and office , and title , and all the solemn plausibilities of the world " had ...
... Present Discontents . He had submitted it , before publication , to the approval of his Party chiefs . In a characteristic phrase he pointed out that " Rank , and office , and title , and all the solemn plausibilities of the world " had ...
Page 73
... present advisers , the stream of corruption which had already invaded English liberties must sweep away in one mighty flood the last remains of freedom in England as well as in India . The present Government was incompetent to govern ...
... present advisers , the stream of corruption which had already invaded English liberties must sweep away in one mighty flood the last remains of freedom in England as well as in India . The present Government was incompetent to govern ...
Page 171
... chair . An unmistakable air of theatricality had begun to inform the proceedings . Many years later , in the Autumn of 1805 , when Burke was in his grave , V Creevey was present in the Pavilion at Brighton when the 171.
... chair . An unmistakable air of theatricality had begun to inform the proceedings . Many years later , in the Autumn of 1805 , when Burke was in his grave , V Creevey was present in the Pavilion at Brighton when the 171.
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