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Walter Bagehot: The non-combatant population is sure to fare ill during the ages of combat.

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The non-combatant population is sure to fare ill during the ages of combat.
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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot discusses the unfortunate consequences faced by non-combatants during wartime.

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