“War both needs and generates certain virtues; not the highest, but what may be called the preliminary virtues, as valor, veracity, the spirit of obedience, the habit of discipline. Any of these, and of others like them, when possessed by a nation, and no matter how generated, will give them a military advantage, and make them more likely to stay in the race of nations.”
Quote by Walter Bagehot
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Physics and Politics, Or, Thoughts on the Application of the Principles of
This work delves into the intersections of physics and political theory, examining how principles from the physical sciences might be applied to understand and analyze political phenomena. more
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Walter Bagehot
Walter Bagehot was an English journalist and social philosopher, best known for his editorial role at The Economist. His writings on economics, finance, and political institutions have had a profound impact on the field. more
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