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Harold J. Laski: And even if it is said that the policy of James introduced a new situation the answer surely is that Divine Right and…

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And even if it is said that the policy of James introduced a new situation the answer surely is that Divine Right and non-resistance can, by their very nature, make no allowance for novelty.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski argues that the principles of Divine Right and non-resistance cannot adapt to new circumstances.

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