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It was his experience, then, on the march, in camp, and on the battlefield, that taught John Marshall the primary lesson of the necessity of efficient government.
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gutenberg.orgAlbert Beveridge: “It was his experience, then, on the march, in camp, and on the battlefield, that taught John Marshall the primary lesson…”
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Beveridge emphasizes the importance of effective governance as learned through military experience.
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