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It was a victory of ideas, and belongs to the sacred history of Humanity.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It was a victory of ideas, and belongs to the sacred history of Humanity.”
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Sumner describes a victory that transcends mere military success, framing it as a significant moment in human history.
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