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Harold J. Laski: The Covenant of the League of Nations is a method of limiting the unfettered exercise of national sovereign power.

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The Covenant of the League of Nations is a method of limiting the unfettered exercise of national sovereign power.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski discusses the League of Nations as a means to restrict national sovereignty.

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