Charles Sumner: “For him war is a ravening monster, devouring his substance, and…”

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For him war is a ravening monster, devouring his substance, and changing him from citizen to military serf.

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Massachusetts

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Sumner describes war as a destructive force that dehumanizes individuals, turning them into mere soldiers.

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Charles Sumner: “For him war is a ravening monster, devouring his substance, and changing him from citizen to military serf.”