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John Morley: “There is no barrier like the breast of freemen.” The union of the Principalities would raise up antagonists to the…”

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There is no barrier like the breast of freemen.” The union of the Principalities would raise up antagonists to the ambitions of Russia more powerful than any that could be bought with money.
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John Morley

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Morley argues that the union of the Principalities would create a formidable resistance against Russia.

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