Prussia was called to account in a form that became a public and international threat, as Bismarck put it, “with the hand on the sword-hilt.” These rash words of challenge were the first of the French disasters.
Morley describes a pivotal moment in which Prussia was challenged, leading to significant consequences for France.
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I would use my best endeavours to make these States independent in matters of administration.
There lay Ireland,—squalid, dismal, sullen, dull, expectant, sunk deep in hostile intent.
This is no mere case of barren wrangle and verbal recrimination.
We do not know how to leave India, and therefore let us see if we know how to govern it.
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