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Frederick Scott Oliver · 1916 · Scanned text · Free in the US
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PAKT I THE CAUSES OF WAR
Peace is the greatest of British interests . Peaceful intentions will not ensure peace Futility of Pacifism Causes of wars in general .
Causes of the American Civil War Influence of ideas of duty and self-sacrifice
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