The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 6John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell The University Press, 1930 - Great Britain |
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... Durham proposed to do his work ; still worse , they made it doubtful whether Durham possessed more than very ordinary powers , and left it uncertain whether he could even suspend the Habeas Corpus Act . Melbourne had indeed introduced ...
... Durham proposed to do his work ; still worse , they made it doubtful whether Durham possessed more than very ordinary powers , and left it uncertain whether he could even suspend the Habeas Corpus Act . Melbourne had indeed introduced ...
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... Durham left him crippled for future action . Actually no other course than that which Buller advised seemed to have equal advantages.1 Durham's outspoken defence of his conduct and policy now appears a piece of bold wisdom . He had been ...
... Durham left him crippled for future action . Actually no other course than that which Buller advised seemed to have equal advantages.1 Durham's outspoken defence of his conduct and policy now appears a piece of bold wisdom . He had been ...
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... Durham meant only to appoint isolated heads of departments , each in his separate sphere well- pleasing to the Assembly ; but the text of the Report reveals Metcalfe's error . Durham talked of the rude machinery of the Executive Council ...
... Durham meant only to appoint isolated heads of departments , each in his separate sphere well- pleasing to the Assembly ; but the text of the Report reveals Metcalfe's error . Durham talked of the rude machinery of the Executive Council ...
Contents
CHAPTER I | 1 |
Cabot John voyages 1718 120 123 Campbell Sir Alexander 352 479 491 | 6 |
The Cordillera | 7 |
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