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Page 67
... gave him more of an insight into practical affairs and human character than would have been afforded by a century of scholarship . Such an experience would either blunt his sensibilities to human distress or make his sym- pathies richer ...
... gave him more of an insight into practical affairs and human character than would have been afforded by a century of scholarship . Such an experience would either blunt his sensibilities to human distress or make his sym- pathies richer ...
Page 83
... gave those of higher rank a great deal to worry about . By a nicely balanced gradation of power the common people were subject to the direct overlordship of the barons , earls and viscounts ; these dignitaries were subject to the direct ...
... gave those of higher rank a great deal to worry about . By a nicely balanced gradation of power the common people were subject to the direct overlordship of the barons , earls and viscounts ; these dignitaries were subject to the direct ...
Page 153
... gave it his careful and serious consideration . His beloved state was seriously in need of his services but gave him no opportunities and indeed the state was in such a desperate condition that it appeared as if complete anarchy would ...
... gave it his careful and serious consideration . His beloved state was seriously in need of his services but gave him no opportunities and indeed the state was in such a desperate condition that it appeared as if complete anarchy would ...
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