The Cambridge History of the British Empire, Volume 7, Part 1John Holland Rose, Arthur Percival Newton, Ernest Alfred Benians, Henry Dodwell Macmillan, 1929 - Great Britain |
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Page 266
... political cleavage , and a fundamental animosity was indicated . In the nature of things , gold seekers are not of the type that refuses challenges . And this band , leavened with political refugees and exiles for conscience ' sake ...
... political cleavage , and a fundamental animosity was indicated . In the nature of things , gold seekers are not of the type that refuses challenges . And this band , leavened with political refugees and exiles for conscience ' sake ...
Page 461
... political discretion , checked only by the political sanctions of a Parliamentary system ; it will impose , even where the traditions of Parliamentary Government are strongest , re- strictions on the exercise of powers granted or ...
... political discretion , checked only by the political sanctions of a Parliamentary system ; it will impose , even where the traditions of Parliamentary Government are strongest , re- strictions on the exercise of powers granted or ...
Page 494
... politicians have often complained that their opponents have caught them bathing and have stolen their clothes ; yet they themselves borrowed from their Liberal predecessors no inconsiderable part of their political wardrobe . Before ...
... politicians have often complained that their opponents have caught them bathing and have stolen their clothes ; yet they themselves borrowed from their Liberal predecessors no inconsiderable part of their political wardrobe . Before ...
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