Walter Bagehot: “But, though the origin of polity is dubious, we are upon the terra…”

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But, though the origin of polity is dubious, we are upon the terra firma of actual records when we speak of the preservation of polities.

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Walter Bagehot

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He notes that while the origins of political systems are unclear, their preservation is well-documented.

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