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“The tendency of all strong governments has always been to suppress liberty, partly in order to ease the processes of rule, partly from sheer disbelief in innovation.”

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John A. Hobson
John A. Hobson

John A. Hobson was a British economist known for his theoretical research on imperialism and international trade. His work, 'Imperialism: A Study', had a profound impact on understanding the global political and economic relations of the early 20th century. more

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