Charles Sumner: “In the overthrow of his temporal power Absolutism receives a blow, and…”

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In the overthrow of his temporal power Absolutism receives a blow, and the people everywhere obtain new assurance for the future.

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Sumner argues that the Pope's loss of temporal power weakens absolutism and empowers the people.

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