Excerpt from The Modern Part of an Universal History, From the Earliest Account of Time, Vol. 27: Compiled From Original Writers
Wt'rr-r refpeél to the confiitution of Venice, it is juilly ap plauded by all the heft modern politicians. It has been af firmed by Thomas and Others that, contrary to the nature Of all other political and natural bodies, this republic will ever be exempted from decay and corruption, as lon as (he adheres to her firll and fundamental principles. He fol lowing reafons have been afiigned for the liability of the Vene tian government, and the duration of liberty amidfl the many attempts Of her potent neighbours and ambitious fubjeéls.
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