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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin: It is evident that in France, as everywhere, the petty trades represent a very important factor of the industrial life.

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It is evident that in France, as everywhere, the petty trades represent a very important factor of the industrial life.
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Petr Alekseevich Kropotkin

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Kropotkin emphasizes the significance of small trades in the industrial landscape of France.

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