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“Our armies do not come into your cities and lands as conquerors or enemies, but as liberators. Your wealth has been stripped of you by unjust men... The people of Baghdad shall flourish under institutions which are in consonance with their sacred laws.”

Quote by Frederick Stanley Maude

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Frederick Stanley Maude

Frederick Stanley Maude, born on June 25, 1864, and died on November 18, 1917. His profession and category are unknown at present, and more information about his life, achievements, and influence is needed for further research. more

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