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In Upper Asia, beyond the Euphrates, the direct and material
influence of Greek ascendancy was more short-lived. Yet, during the
existence of the Hellenic kingdoms in these regions, especially of
the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the modern Bokhara, very important
effects were produced on the intellectual tendencies and tastes of
the inhabitants of those countries and of the adjacent ones, by the
animating contact of the Grecian spirit.
In Upper Asia, beyond the Euphrates, the direct and material
influence of Greek ascendancy was more short-lived. Yet, during the
existence of the Hellenic kingdoms in these regions, especially of
the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the modern Bokhara, very important
effects were produced on the intellectual tendencies and tastes of
the inhabitants of those countries and of the adjacent ones, by the
animating contact of the Grecian spirit.
In Upper Asia, beyond the Euphrates, the direct and material
influence of Greek ascendancy was more short-lived. Yet, during the
existence of the Hellenic kingdoms in these regions, especially of
the Greek kingdom of Bactria, the modern Bokhara, very important
effects were produced on the intellectual tendencies and tastes of
the inhabitants of those countries and of the adjacent ones, by the
animating contact of the Grecian spirit.
1892. A vivid description of Napoleon's parting with Josephine. The
diary of Rear-Admiral Sir George Cockburn, during Napoleon's
passage to St. Helena. Lives of Empress Josephine, Queen Hortense,
and Caroline Bonaparte. Some piquant letters of Madame De Remusat,
and a copy of Napoleon's will. Written by the English historian
whose most popular work is his Fifteen decisive Battles of the
World.
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