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John Morley: “I consider the Parnell chapter of politics finally closed for us, the British liberals, at least during my time.”

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I consider the Parnell chapter of politics finally closed for us, the British liberals, at least during my time.
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John Morley

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Morley reflects on the conclusion of the Parnell political saga for British liberals during his lifetime.

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