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It is easy to see that Cæsarism even in Europe is at a discount, that “personal government” has been beaten on that ancient field, and that “Cæsar with a Senate at his heels” is not the fit model for our Republic.
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Sumner reflects on the rejection of personal government in favor of republican ideals, using historical references.
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