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They were both inordinately desirous of war, and rather generals than kings.
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Edmund Burke
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gutenberg.orgEdmund Burke: “They were both inordinately desirous of war, and rather generals than kings.”
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Burke notes the shared desire for war between two kings, emphasizing their roles as military leaders.
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