The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-04-27

COMPLEIE AND IMPARTIAL NAhhAllfE
of the most remarkable Epents Of all Nations, from
the Infancy Of Mankind 10 The present Time.
BY G. c. HEBBE, LII. d.
TT has been the aim Of the author of thiswork to
i present to his reader clear view of the princi-
pal events and causes that have elevated the human
from state of total Ignorance TO its present
high degree of civilization to preserve the Impair
TALLY becoming judge, TO guard himself against
the influence of prejudice, and to write history
instructive to readers in general, and at the same
time worthy of the attention of warriors, states
men, lawgivers and philosophers.
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work 10 the public entertained the hope, that its
completion it would take high rank among the
standard historical productions OF the age and that
in point of original research, of consummate erudi
ton of philosophic spirit and of force and elegance
of style, il would equal if not surpass the great
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The first two volumes are now issued, containing
the Ancient History of the Nations Of Northeastern
Africa and Western Asia, complete, down TO the
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