Walter Bagehot: “Most historic nations conquered prehistoric nations, and though they…”

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Most historic nations conquered prehistoric nations, and though they massacred many, they did not massacre all.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot observes that historic nations often conquered prehistoric ones, leading to a complex legacy of violence and survival.

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Walter Bagehot: “Most historic nations conquered prehistoric nations, and though they massacred many, they did not massacre all.”