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“It is a commonplace that the League of Nations is not yet-what its most enthusiastic protagonists intended it to be”

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Hjalmar Branting

Hjalmar Branting was a prominent Swedish politician who served as the Prime Minister of Sweden. Born on November 23, 1860, and died on February 24, 1925, Branting was a key figure in Swedish politics, particularly known for his role in the Social Democratic Party and his advocacy for social reforms. more

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