Charles Sumner: “War is the trade of barbarians," exclaimed Napoleon, in a moment of…”

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War is the trade of barbarians," exclaimed Napoleon, in a moment of truthful remorse, prompted by his bloodiest field.

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Sumner quotes Napoleon's remorseful acknowledgment of the brutal nature of war.

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Charles Sumner: “War is the trade of barbarians," exclaimed Napoleon, in a moment of truthful remorse, prompted by his bloodiest field.”