 | John Trusler - 1766 - عدد الصفحات: 270
...the title of emperor, or, king ; 'tis not, however, in this alone, that their difference confifts. It appears to me, that the word, empire* conveys an...and» intimates the unity of that nation, of which k is formed. It is, perhaps, from this difference of idea, that the different denomination of dates,... | |
 | Joseph Wilson - 1833 - عدد الصفحات: 616
...empire ; kingdom, royanme : {synon. t The word empire conveys an idea of a vast territory, composed of various people, whereas, that of kingdom implies one more bounded, and mure united. » KMPIRK [command, power, authority] Empire, m. commandement, m. ришапсе, (. autorité",... | |
 | David Armitage - 2000 - عدد الصفحات: 264
...and empire in British history . . . the word, empire, conveys an idea of a vast territory, composed of various people; whereas that of kingdom, implies,...the unity of that nation, of which it is formed.' By the second quarter of the eighteenth century, the British Empire comprehended the United Kingdom... | |
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Thefe are names given to different dominions whence princes take the title of empercr or king ; 'tis not, however, in this alone that their difference con fifts. It appears to me that the word empire conveys an idea of a vaft territory, compofed of various... 