The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 8John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1963 - Great Britain |
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... obtained there . Round this region dwell men who are very large in body ; among them each chief rules over his own place like a despot . Its overlord is the despot of Mapharitis [ southern Tehama in Arabia ] ... but with his permission ...
... obtained there . Round this region dwell men who are very large in body ; among them each chief rules over his own place like a despot . Its overlord is the despot of Mapharitis [ southern Tehama in Arabia ] ... but with his permission ...
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... obtained from elephants which , more than anywhere else , abound in the island and in the land of Zanghibar which lies beyond . Their only article of food is camel's flesh . All the forests there consist of sandal - wood . Much ...
... obtained from elephants which , more than anywhere else , abound in the island and in the land of Zanghibar which lies beyond . Their only article of food is camel's flesh . All the forests there consist of sandal - wood . Much ...
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... obtaining " Customs relations , railway communication and free trade in products with them " , were frustrated ... obtained complete and profitable control of the finances of the state , piling up the National Debt , imposing heavy ...
... obtaining " Customs relations , railway communication and free trade in products with them " , were frustrated ... obtained complete and profitable control of the finances of the state , piling up the National Debt , imposing heavy ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
Southern African Rivers | 7 |
The Karoo and the Kalahari | 15 |
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