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Edmund Burke: Every thane, in the distribution of his lands, had two objects in view: the support of his family, and the maintenance…

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Every thane, in the distribution of his lands, had two objects in view: the support of his family, and the maintenance of his dignity.
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Edmund Burke

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Burke outlines the dual objectives of a thane in managing land distribution.

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