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Since the year 1814, written constitutions have been extorted by the people from more than three fourths of all the sovereigns of Europe.
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gutenberg.orgHorace Mann: “Since the year 1814, written constitutions have been extorted by the people from more than three fourths of all the…”
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Mann highlights the significant political changes in Europe where people have successfully demanded written constitutions.
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