Studies in History, Economics, and Public Law, Volume 7, Issues 1-2Columbia University Press, 1896 - Social sciences |
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... results permanent . In what was logically the earlier of these two movements , successful revolt annihilated all imperial rela- tions . Those who were one day colonists of England , and who the next were by their own sweeping and ...
... results permanent . In what was logically the earlier of these two movements , successful revolt annihilated all imperial rela- tions . Those who were one day colonists of England , and who the next were by their own sweeping and ...
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... result of work under such conditions may prop- erly be grouped with similar results elsewhere , it being understood that no identity of constitutional procedure is necessarily implied . events , some violent in character , which have ...
... result of work under such conditions may prop- erly be grouped with similar results elsewhere , it being understood that no identity of constitutional procedure is necessarily implied . events , some violent in character , which have ...
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... and radicals , and the result was the ultimate combination and definite expression of the political theories of their lead- ers , ' of the traditions and religious tendencies of IO [ 10 FROM PROVINCIAL TO COMMONWEALTH.
... and radicals , and the result was the ultimate combination and definite expression of the political theories of their lead- ers , ' of the traditions and religious tendencies of IO [ 10 FROM PROVINCIAL TO COMMONWEALTH.
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... results were by no means uniform . In the whole series no reorganization showed such distinct types and characteristic developments of procedure , such political ability and general conservatism , + such high ideals , such generally ...
... results were by no means uniform . In the whole series no reorganization showed such distinct types and characteristic developments of procedure , such political ability and general conservatism , + such high ideals , such generally ...
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... result from the success of the ministerial purpose ; and the blunt Co. , Acts of 1772 - '73 , chap . 10 ; Loudon , Berkshire Co. , Acts of 1772 - '73 , chap . 37 ; Hallowell , Lincoln Co. , Acts of 1770 - '71 , chap . 27 ; Winthrop ...
... result from the success of the ministerial purpose ; and the blunt Co. , Acts of 1772 - '73 , chap . 10 ; Loudon , Berkshire Co. , Acts of 1772 - '73 , chap . 37 ; Hallowell , Lincoln Co. , Acts of 1770 - '71 , chap . 27 ; Winthrop ...
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