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Novus sæclôrum nascitur ordo.” To the liberties of the sea this power is at last committed.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner quotes a Latin phrase indicating a new order of the ages, emphasizing a commitment to maritime liberties.
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