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John Morley: The magnitude and comprehensiveness of the enterprise seized the imagination of the country.

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The magnitude and comprehensiveness of the enterprise seized the imagination of the country.
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John Morley

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Morley notes the significant impact of a political initiative on public imagination and sentiment.

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