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The question between my critics and myself is, in effect, whether the mediæval or the modern view as to the treatment of private property is to prevail.
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Thomas Erskine Holland
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Holland discusses the contrasting views on the treatment of private property in warfare, reflecting on historical perspectives.
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