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And with reference to this subject especial notice will naturally be directed to the
oppressive system of the conscription — hateful to the nobles as a burthensome
tax , and dreaded by the peasants as the worst of evils . Looking to the ...
And with reference to this subject especial notice will naturally be directed to the
oppressive system of the conscription — hateful to the nobles as a burthensome
tax , and dreaded by the peasants as the worst of evils . Looking to the ...
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M — became quite naturally Maria Alexandrovna ; and , after some consideration
, I received the euphonious name of Rõdívon Rodívonovitch . The ordinary
routine of life which I have described has been varied now and then by an
occasional ...
M — became quite naturally Maria Alexandrovna ; and , after some consideration
, I received the euphonious name of Rõdívon Rodívonovitch . The ordinary
routine of life which I have described has been varied now and then by an
occasional ...
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This request was complied with , but I cannot say whether he has become
reconciled to his situation . He is a singular , but at the same time evidently a very
sincere enthusiast . The conversation about this poor man has naturally
produced a ...
This request was complied with , but I cannot say whether he has become
reconciled to his situation . He is a singular , but at the same time evidently a very
sincere enthusiast . The conversation about this poor man has naturally
produced a ...
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I can ' t say , ” replied the soldier very naturally ; upon which the Marshal ,
according to his custom , began to abuse him and rate him for his stupidity . The
soldier , however , knowing Souvaroff ' s character , took courage , and said , “
Well , sir ...
I can ' t say , ” replied the soldier very naturally ; upon which the Marshal ,
according to his custom , began to abuse him and rate him for his stupidity . The
soldier , however , knowing Souvaroff ' s character , took courage , and said , “
Well , sir ...
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Princes of this class have the style of Highness , and the title descends only to the
eldest son and to his heirs male ; not passing to all the descendants , like other .
Russian titles . * The result naturally is , that nobility and penury RANK AND ...
Princes of this class have the style of Highness , and the title descends only to the
eldest son and to his heirs male ; not passing to all the descendants , like other .
Russian titles . * The result naturally is , that nobility and penury RANK AND ...
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