THE

WORKS

OF

HANNAH MORE.

COMPLETE

IN SEVEN VOLUMES.

VOL. VII.

HINTS FOR FORMING THE CHARAC
TER OF A PRINCESS.-SPIRIT OF
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Characters of historians, who were concerned in the trans-

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Moral advantages to be derived from the study of history,

independent of the examples it exhibits.-History proves

the corruption of human nature.-It demonstrates the

superintending power of Providence, illustrated by in-

stances.

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CHAPTER XV.

On the distinguishing characters of Christianity.

CHAPTER XVI.

On the Scripture evidences of Christianity.—The Chris-

tian religion peculiarly adapted to the exigencies of man;

and especially calculated to supply the defects of heathen

philosophy.

CHAPTER XVII.

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101

The use of history in teaching the choice of favorites.-

Flattery. Our taste improved in the arts of adulation.—

The dangers of flattery exemplified.

CHAPTER XVIII.

Religion necessary to the well-being of states.

CHAPTER XIX.

Integrity, the true political wisdom.

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The importance of royal example in promoting loyality.-

On false patriotism.-Public spirit.

CHAPTER XXII.

On the graces of deportment.-The dispositions necessary

for business.-Habits of domestic life.

CHAPTER XXIII.

On the choice of society.—Sincerity the bond of familiar

intercourse.-Liberality.- Instances of ingratitude in

princes.-On raising the tone of conversation and of

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150

On the art of moral calculation, and making a true estimate

of things and persons.

CHAPTER XXV.

On erroneous judgment.—Character of Queen Christina of

Sweden.-Comparison of Christina with Alfred.

CHAPTER XXVI.

Observations on the age of Louis XIV. and on Voltaire.

CHAPTER XXVII.

Farther observations on Louis XIV.—An examination of

the claims of those princes who have obtained the appel-

lation of the great.'

Books.

CHAPTER XXVIII.

CHAPTER XXIX.

Of periodical essay writers, particularly Addison and John-

son.

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