Walter Bagehot: “The French, as a nation, do not care for or appreciate Parliamentary…”

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The French, as a nation, do not care for or appreciate Parliamentary government.

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Walter Bagehot

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Bagehot observes that the French populace generally lacks appreciation for parliamentary governance, which affects its effectiveness.

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Walter Bagehot: “The French, as a nation, do not care for or appreciate Parliamentary government.”