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Prisoners taken in battle cannot now be killed; nor can they be reduced to slavery.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “Prisoners taken in battle cannot now be killed; nor can they be reduced to slavery.”
Editor's note · Context
Sumner highlights the evolving standards of warfare, particularly the humane treatment of prisoners.
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