In modern Europe, the existence of a cosmopolite Church, claiming to be above nations, and really extending through nations, and the scattered remains of Roman law and Roman civilisation co-operated with the liberating influence of political discussion.
This quote highlights the role of a cosmopolitan Church and Roman influences in fostering political discourse in Europe.
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