Charles Sumner: “In the development of civilization how can the literature of War…”

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In the development of civilization how can the literature of War expect more honor than that of the Duel?

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Massachusetts

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Sumner critiques the glorification of war compared to the duel in civilization's literature.

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Charles Sumner: “In the development of civilization how can the literature of War expect more honor than that of the Duel?”