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Harold J. Laski: And, once the design of George III had been made familiar by his treatment of Chatham and Wilkes, the discontent did not…

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And, once the design of George III had been made familiar by his treatment of Chatham and Wilkes, the discontent did not fail to show itself.
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Harold J. Laski

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Laski observes that public discontent became evident following George III's actions against prominent figures.

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