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... existence several medals of this period which bear the effigies of both the king and Prince Charles , it is uncertain which in particular was used for the " forlorn - hope award . Very probably it is one , an oval silver - gilt medal ...
... existence several medals of this period which bear the effigies of both the king and Prince Charles , it is uncertain which in particular was used for the " forlorn - hope award . Very probably it is one , an oval silver - gilt medal ...
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... existence of a peculiar vaginal discharge known as the lochia , a relaxed and fissured condition of the abdominal walls , a peculiar aspect of the countenance , and the distended state of the breasts due to the secretion of milk . The ...
... existence of a peculiar vaginal discharge known as the lochia , a relaxed and fissured condition of the abdominal walls , a peculiar aspect of the countenance , and the distended state of the breasts due to the secretion of milk . The ...
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... existence of death assumes a certain importance in tropical countries , where the necessity for speedy interment may involve a risk of burial alive . Such an accident cannot well occur where a medical man confirms the existence of death ...
... existence of death assumes a certain importance in tropical countries , where the necessity for speedy interment may involve a risk of burial alive . Such an accident cannot well occur where a medical man confirms the existence of death ...
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... existence of a republic . Moreover , Clement VII . showed dis- satisfaction with the uncertainty of the power conferred upon his kinsman , and finally succeeded in obtaining additional privileges . On the 4th of April 1532 a parliament ...
... existence of a republic . Moreover , Clement VII . showed dis- satisfaction with the uncertainty of the power conferred upon his kinsman , and finally succeeded in obtaining additional privileges . On the 4th of April 1532 a parliament ...
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... existence won renown by the number and importance of its works . Cosimo III . succeeded his father in 1670. He was weak , vain , bigoted and hypocritical . In 1661 he had espoused Louise of Orléans , niece of Louis XIV . , who , being ...
... existence won renown by the number and importance of its works . Cosimo III . succeeded his father in 1670. He was weak , vain , bigoted and hypocritical . In 1661 he had espoused Louise of Orléans , niece of Louis XIV . , who , being ...
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Page 73 - Parliament for such constituency and the date at which a return to such writ is made, he shall be guilty of an illegal practice within the meaning of the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Act, 1883...
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Page 113 - each one for himself,' which does not acknowledge the claims of the sovereign. Mih's principle is — ' to love all equally,' which does not acknowledge the peculiar affection due to a father. But to acknowledge neither king nor father is to be in the state of a beast.
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Page 113 - Are not Kungsun Yen and Chang E really great men ? Let them once be angry, and all the princes are afraid. Let them live quietly, and the flames of trouble are extinguished throughout the empire.