In a country of complex foreign relations it would mostly happen that the first and most critical year of every war would be managed by a peace Premier, and the first and most critical years of peace by a war Premier.
Bagehot discusses the challenges of leadership during war and peace, suggesting that the wrong type of leader may be in charge at critical times.
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Carlyle has taught the present generation many lessons, and one of these is that 'God-fearing' armies are the best armies.
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No doubt this momentary gain is bought at a ruinous after-cost.
The whole history of civilisation, is strewn with creeds and institutions which were invaluable at first, and deadly afterwards.
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