Solomon, after his manner, may have had the splendour and glory of the structure chiefly in view,-yet just as the monarchy comprised the political life of the nation, so did the specious, magnificent temple centralise the religious life of the nation, even more than David's sacred tent.
"The History of Antiquity, Vol. II (of VI)"
Max Duncker
When on the floor of the Chamber he had been the chief exponent of democracy, but as chief executive he rode roughshod over his inferiors, refused to be guided by others, even in matters where no principle was involved, and proved that he had the true Latin tendency to centralise administration.
"The South American Republics Part I of II"
Thomas C. Dawson
This was a rope-walk, but has long since fallen into disuse; the tendency of the age having for a long time been to centralise industry of all kinds.
"Wild Life in a Southern County"
Richard Jefferies