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In some cases , as in the appendices on ' English Constitutional History ' and the ' History of India , ' they repeat , in an expanded and completer form , portions of the subject which are necessarily INTRODUCTION .
In some cases , as in the appendices on ' English Constitutional History ' and the ' History of India , ' they repeat , in an expanded and completer form , portions of the subject which are necessarily INTRODUCTION .
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A Summary of the principal events from the foundation of the East India Company to its dissolution 107-11 · A List of some of the principal characters in English History from B.C. 54 to the present day 112-31 • • • • VI .
A Summary of the principal events from the foundation of the East India Company to its dissolution 107-11 · A List of some of the principal characters in English History from B.C. 54 to the present day 112-31 • • • • VI .
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... the mutual restoration of con- uests ; the fortifications of Dunkirk were to be demolished ; and the ng of Prussia was to retain Silesia . 263. Hostilities in India , 1746-1757 . - During the 60 THE CIVIL SERVICE ENGLISH HISTORY .
... the mutual restoration of con- uests ; the fortifications of Dunkirk were to be demolished ; and the ng of Prussia was to retain Silesia . 263. Hostilities in India , 1746-1757 . - During the 60 THE CIVIL SERVICE ENGLISH HISTORY .
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Hostilities in India , 1746-1757 . - During the war of the Austrian Succession , hostilities had broken out in India between the English and French settlers ; and , at first , the English cause seemed hopeless .
Hostilities in India , 1746-1757 . - During the war of the Austrian Succession , hostilities had broken out in India between the English and French settlers ; and , at first , the English cause seemed hopeless .
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... and other West Indian Islands . Spain received Florida and Minorca , and Holland all her possessions except Negapatam . 280. Impeachment of Warren Hastings , 1786. - Warren Hastings 62 THE CIVIL SERVICE ENGLISH HISTORY .
... and other West Indian Islands . Spain received Florida and Minorca , and Holland all her possessions except Negapatam . 280. Impeachment of Warren Hastings , 1786. - Warren Hastings 62 THE CIVIL SERVICE ENGLISH HISTORY .
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