Journal of the Royal United Services Institute for Defence Studies, Volume 3The Institute, 1860 - Military art and science |
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... province consists of the two divisions of the lowlands or tropics , and uplands or temperate regions . Hitherto the tropical regions have been occupied by our garrisons , and the graves of our men ; the up- lands , recently acquired ...
... province consists of the two divisions of the lowlands or tropics , and uplands or temperate regions . Hitherto the tropical regions have been occupied by our garrisons , and the graves of our men ; the up- lands , recently acquired ...
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... provinces on the northern bank of the Ganges are always threatened . So long as this state of affairs exists , Dar- jeeling must be strengthened , fortresses must be maintained on the Ganges , and the hill sanataria of the Simla ranges ...
... provinces on the northern bank of the Ganges are always threatened . So long as this state of affairs exists , Dar- jeeling must be strengthened , fortresses must be maintained on the Ganges , and the hill sanataria of the Simla ranges ...
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... provinces of Bengal for all offences of every kind . " 66 59. On the 24th September , 1856 , the Court of Directors addressed a Despatch to their Governor General in India from which the following are extracts : Par . 1. " Our attention ...
... provinces of Bengal for all offences of every kind . " 66 59. On the 24th September , 1856 , the Court of Directors addressed a Despatch to their Governor General in India from which the following are extracts : Par . 1. " Our attention ...
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... provinces , an inquiry is on foot into the truth of a charge that has been made formally in Par- liament , to the effect that , in those provinces where magisterial and fiscal power are in the same hand , the Government revenue is ...
... provinces , an inquiry is on foot into the truth of a charge that has been made formally in Par- liament , to the effect that , in those provinces where magisterial and fiscal power are in the same hand , the Government revenue is ...
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... provinces of British India shows the dispro- portion between the smallest , the medium , and the largest collectorates to be as follows : viz . TITIT In Bengal a ratio of Minimum . 1 to Mean . 5 to Maximum . 60 N. W. Provinces do . 7 ...
... provinces of British India shows the dispro- portion between the smallest , the medium , and the largest collectorates to be as follows : viz . TITIT In Bengal a ratio of Minimum . 1 to Mean . 5 to Maximum . 60 N. W. Provinces do . 7 ...
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Page 232 - And Adah bare Jabal: he was the father of such as dwell in tents, and of such as have cattle.
Page 264 - Twas then great Marlborough's mighty soul was proved, That, in the shock of charging hosts unmoved, Amidst confusion, horror, and despair, Examined all the dreadful scenes of war ; In peaceful thought the field of death surveyed, To fainting squadrons sent the timely aid, Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage.
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Page xxxv - ... so that the same be not repugnant to these presents, or to the laws and statutes of ' this our Realm ; and shall and may also enter into any resolution, and make any regulation, respecting any of the affairs and concerns of the said body politic and corporate, that shall be thought necessary and proper.
Page 264 - Inspired repulsed battalions to engage, And taught the doubtful battle where to rage. So when an angel, by divine command, With rising tempests shakes a guilty land (Such as of late o'er pale Britannia passed), Calm and serene he drives the furious blast ; And, pleased the Almighty's orders to perform. Rides in the whirlwind and directs the storm.
Page 211 - The army of the Long Parliament was raised for home service. The pay of the private soldier was much above the wages earned by the great body of the people; and, if he distinguished himself by intelligence and courage, he might hope to attain high commands. The ranks were accordingly composed of persons superior in station and education to the multitude. These persons, sober, moral, diligent, and accustomed to reflect, had been induced to take up arms, not by the pressure of want, not by the love...
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