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It is a principle of England to acquire territory only for purposes of defence.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “It is a principle of England to acquire territory only for purposes of defence.”
Editor's note · Context
Sumner articulates a principle of British territorial acquisition that reflects strategic military considerations.
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