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Ancient civilisation may be compared with modern in many respects, and plausible arguments constructed to show that it is better; but you cannot compare the two in military power.
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Walter Bagehot
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Bagehot argues that while ancient and modern civilizations can be compared, military power is a distinct area where modern civilization excels.
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