This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 Excerpt: ...were compelled to work, and which in justice and equity, they conceived, long since should have been their own. But the peasants had no power to counteract the secret organization of their masters, and if they had had such power, they would have feared to exercise it. Another cause of the success of the National ...
Read More
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 Excerpt: ...were compelled to work, and which in justice and equity, they conceived, long since should have been their own. But the peasants had no power to counteract the secret organization of their masters, and if they had had such power, they would have feared to exercise it. Another cause of the success of the National Government was to be found in the scrupulous respect the Russian authorities paid to the Catholic Church. Although there was every reason to suppose that the priests of that Church were intimately connected with the leaders of the insurrection, although it was known that they encouraged their congregations to give it every aid in their power, and although for a long time past the pulpit had been little less than a revolutionary rostrum; yet the advisers of the Grand Duke, either from policy or weakness, instituted no inquiries into the relations existing between this clergy and the insurgents. The clergy, thus feeling themselves secure, took an active part in the insurrectionary organization; seeret printing-presses were concealed in the monasteries, and the proclamations of the National Government were printed by them; arms and uniforms were sent thither as to a place of assured safety; and it was in the same precincts, at a later date, that the daggers and poisoned stilettos, with which the hired bravos employed by the National Government were to be armed, were found concealed. The machinery, therefore, by which the National Government was carried on was very simple; it depended on the corrupt support of Polish officers, the treachery of the Polish police, the weakness of the Government, and the secure alliance of the Roman Catholic priesthood. The proclamations of the National Government, its passTHE POLISH NATIONAL POLICE. 171 ports, and its ord...
Read Less
Add this copy of The Russian Government in Poland: With a Narrative of to cart. $56.28, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2021 by Salzwasser-Verlag.
Add this copy of The Russian Government In Poland: With A Narrative Of to cart. $56.69, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of The Russian Government In Poland: With A Narrative Of to cart. $57.90, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Kessinger Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 348 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Russian Government In Poland: With A Narrative Of to cart. $57.91, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2008 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of The Russian Government In Poland: With A Narrative Of to cart. $59.73, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2008 by Kessinger Publishing.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 348 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of The Russian Government in Poland: With a Narrative of to cart. $59.74, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
