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... of temper , his reticence , his patience and his cheerful- ness in adversity , have passed all but unrecognised . In the midst of all this detraction , calumny and misapprecia- tion , however , there have been some who held.
... of temper , his reticence , his patience and his cheerful- ness in adversity , have passed all but unrecognised . In the midst of all this detraction , calumny and misapprecia- tion , however , there have been some who held.
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Francis Hitchman. tion , however , there have been some who held their faith in the leader of the Tories ; some who recognised his genius ; some who were fascinated alike by his public and personal qualities . His want of success did not ...
Francis Hitchman. tion , however , there have been some who held their faith in the leader of the Tories ; some who recognised his genius ; some who were fascinated alike by his public and personal qualities . His want of success did not ...
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... tion of public men . He was the apostle of Young England- the leader of that generous , helpful , hopeful , kindly and sympa- thetic party whose very existence was a protest against what Mr. Carlyle was wont to call " Whig laissez ...
... tion of public men . He was the apostle of Young England- the leader of that generous , helpful , hopeful , kindly and sympa- thetic party whose very existence was a protest against what Mr. Carlyle was wont to call " Whig laissez ...
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... tion and to see that acceptance of or acquiescence in a few matters of detail does not necessarily imply a sacrifice of principle . That popular mistrust of Lord Beaconsfield's sincerity which lasted for so long is easily accounted for ...
... tion and to see that acceptance of or acquiescence in a few matters of detail does not necessarily imply a sacrifice of principle . That popular mistrust of Lord Beaconsfield's sincerity which lasted for so long is easily accounted for ...
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... tion to the Resolutions- " Forcing the hand " of the Government - Cabinet dissensions - Resignations of Lord Carnarvon , Lord Cranborne and General Peel - The Cabinet " reverts to its original policy " -The New Reform Bill - Details ...
... tion to the Resolutions- " Forcing the hand " of the Government - Cabinet dissensions - Resignations of Lord Carnarvon , Lord Cranborne and General Peel - The Cabinet " reverts to its original policy " -The New Reform Bill - Details ...
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