 If, therefore, a tribe, or any of its fubjecls, enter upon a foreign territory, they are treated as enemies, and robbers, and a war breaks out. Now, as all the tribes have affinities with each other by alliances of blood, or treaties, leagues are formed,...  Travels in Syria and Egypt, During the Years 1783, 1784, & 1785 - Page 273by Constantin-François Volney - 1801Full view - About this book
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