The Encyclopaedia Britannica: A Dictionary of Arts, Sciences, and General Literature, 1. köideLittle, Brown, 1902 |
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... present essay to point out in general terms the import of the message of archæological discovery in the Victorian Era in its bearings upon the great problems of world- history . Perhaps this purpose may be best attained if we take up ...
... present essay to point out in general terms the import of the message of archæological discovery in the Victorian Era in its bearings upon the great problems of world- history . Perhaps this purpose may be best attained if we take up ...
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... present concern with the archæological evidence thus briefly outlined , and with much more of the kind , may be summed up in the question : What in general terms is the inference to be drawn by the world - historian from the Assyrian ...
... present concern with the archæological evidence thus briefly outlined , and with much more of the kind , may be summed up in the question : What in general terms is the inference to be drawn by the world - historian from the Assyrian ...
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... present time : — The state of religion in China may thus be summed. Population per Square Mile . 334 568 72 Provinces . Anhwei Area Square Miles . 53,000 20,600,000 Population . 388 Chekiang 34,700 11,600,000 Chihli . 57,800 17,900,000 ...
... present time : — The state of religion in China may thus be summed. Population per Square Mile . 334 568 72 Provinces . Anhwei Area Square Miles . 53,000 20,600,000 Population . 388 Chekiang 34,700 11,600,000 Chihli . 57,800 17,900,000 ...
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... present dynasty it has ceased to be of active importance . It constitutes the Imperial Chancery or Court of Archives , and admission to its ranks confers the highest distinction attainable by Chinese officials , though with functions ...
... present dynasty it has ceased to be of active importance . It constitutes the Imperial Chancery or Court of Archives , and admission to its ranks confers the highest distinction attainable by Chinese officials , though with functions ...
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... present a serious barrier to progress , especially if there is a foreign element in it , such as the introduction of rail- ways , or making of roads , or renting of inland residences by foreign merchants or missionaries . Not ...
... present a serious barrier to progress , especially if there is a foreign element in it , such as the introduction of rail- ways , or making of roads , or renting of inland residences by foreign merchants or missionaries . Not ...
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