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It is known as “the last reason of kings.” Alas, that it should ever be the reason of a Republic!
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It is known as “the last reason of kings.” Alas, that it should ever be the reason of a Republic!”
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Sumner critiques the use of force in governance, emphasizing its tragic implications for a Republic.
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