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We have, accordingly, inherited the traditions of conflict, and preserve them in the fulness of victory.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “We have, accordingly, inherited the traditions of conflict, and preserve them in the fulness of victory.”
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This passage highlights the legacy of conflict in English political traditions and its impact on current governance.
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