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Civil war ensued; but the great powers promptly intervened, even to the extent of arresting a Dutch army on its march.
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gutenberg.orgEditor's note · Context
Sumner recounts the intervention of great powers during Belgium's civil war, highlighting the geopolitical dynamics of the time.
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