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The nobles of Poland who dictated the policy of the kingdom were as numerous in proportion to the whole population as the rich class of slave-holders whose decrees governed the policy of their States.
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Blaine draws a parallel between the influence of Polish nobles and American slave-holders in shaping policy.
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