The Quarterly Review, Volumen247John Murray, 1926 |
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... Greek derivation supplies us with the pig which has been the vehicle of comic insult throughout the ages . Horace's idea of putting the worse construction on any one's face is more generally true of caricature than not ; but , like the ...
... Greek derivation supplies us with the pig which has been the vehicle of comic insult throughout the ages . Horace's idea of putting the worse construction on any one's face is more generally true of caricature than not ; but , like the ...
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... Greeks burlesqued their gods , and on one large vase the oracle of Delphi is devastatingly satirised . In this Chiron is seen being helped up the steps to consult the oracle , pushed from behind , and pulled from above , while at the ...
... Greeks burlesqued their gods , and on one large vase the oracle of Delphi is devastatingly satirised . In this Chiron is seen being helped up the steps to consult the oracle , pushed from behind , and pulled from above , while at the ...
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... Greek history . It may be that the expert naval or military historian will find his best scope , in reaching the widest range of students , by working in conjunction with the general historian , but no general rule would be applicable ...
... Greek history . It may be that the expert naval or military historian will find his best scope , in reaching the widest range of students , by working in conjunction with the general historian , but no general rule would be applicable ...
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... Greek diplomatist , meeting me in an Athenian street in the early summer of 1924 , remarked : ' Pangalos will send all these politicians away . ' He was correct . When General Pangalos with a handful of men seized the National Bank and ...
... Greek diplomatist , meeting me in an Athenian street in the early summer of 1924 , remarked : ' Pangalos will send all these politicians away . ' He was correct . When General Pangalos with a handful of men seized the National Bank and ...
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... Greek Constitution ( of which 116 out of 117 articles - the original draft had 125 - were in abeyance ) was to be ... Greek people - Mr Alexander Zaïmes . Mr Zaïmes is the utility man of Greek politics , to whom in various awkward ...
... Greek Constitution ( of which 116 out of 117 articles - the original draft had 125 - were in abeyance ) was to be ... Greek people - Mr Alexander Zaïmes . Mr Zaïmes is the utility man of Greek politics , to whom in various awkward ...
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Página 207 - Congress assembled, shall have the sole and exclusive right and power of determining on peace and war, except in the cases mentioned in the sixth article: of sending and receiving ambassadors: entering into treaties and alliances: provided that no treaty of commerce shall be made whereby the legislative power of the respective States shall be restrained from imposing such imposts and duties on foreigners as their own people are subjected to, or from prohibiting the exportation or importation of any...
Página 215 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world...
Página 215 - In the execution of such a plan nothing is more essential than that permanent, inveterate antipathies against particular nations, and passionate attachments for others, should be excluded ; and that in place of them, just and amicable feelings towards all should be cultivated.
Página 352 - With antique pillars massy proof, And storied windows richly dight, Casting a dim religious light. There let the pealing organ blow To the full-voiced quire below In service high and anthems clear As may with sweetness, through mine ear, Dissolve me into ecstasies, And bring all Heaven before mine eyes.
Página 145 - For the American novel published during the year which shall best present the wholesome atmosphere of American life and the highest standard of American manners and manhood...
Página 356 - There at the foot of yonder nodding beech That wreathes its old fantastic roots so high, His listless length at noontide would he stretch, And pore upon the brook that babbles by.
Página 215 - Citizens by birth or choice, of a common country, that country has a right to concentrate your affections. The name of AMERICAN, which belongs to you, in your national capacity, must always exalt the just pride of patriotism, more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.
Página 221 - The question presented by the letters you have sent me, is the most momentous which has ever been offered to my contemplation since that of Independence. That made us a nation, this sets our compass and points the course which we are to steer through the ocean of time opening on us.
Página 362 - And yet, steeped in sentiment as she lies, spreading her gardens to the moonlight, and whispering from her towers the last enchantments of the Middle Age, who will deny that Oxford, by her ineffable charm, keeps ever calling us nearer to the true goal of all of us, to the ideal, to perfection...
Página 207 - ... from being imported into or exported from any of the States, in vessels belonging to or navigated by the subjects of any power with whom these States shall not have formed treaties of commerce.