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Who could expect such a people to comprehend the new and strange events of foreign places?
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “Who could expect such a people to comprehend the new and strange events of foreign places?”
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This statement reflects Bagehot's skepticism about the English people's ability to grasp complex international events.
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