Palace of CrystalCurrent affairs and peace politics: the dangers of charismatic leaders to democracy and the peace of the world, and how peace might be achieved for the longer term. |
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... party leadership contests in Britain). As will be more fully explored in later chapters, modern leaders of democracies have much more power than their 18th century counterparts: there has been in operation a tendency towards ...
... party leadership contests in Britain). As will be more fully explored in later chapters, modern leaders of democracies have much more power than their 18th century counterparts: there has been in operation a tendency towards ...
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... parties ruminated over the shredded arguments without reference to the fact that they had recently been destroyed, and so no longer existed. 'Perhaps they did not know?' asked Thompson acidly. 'Important politicians have little time to ...
... parties ruminated over the shredded arguments without reference to the fact that they had recently been destroyed, and so no longer existed. 'Perhaps they did not know?' asked Thompson acidly. 'Important politicians have little time to ...
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... party knows best concerning the public good, and it is generally the opposite of whatever the other party thinks.) * These are suitable ideals for our Palace of Crystal. One important point that distinguishes them from all contemporary ...
... party knows best concerning the public good, and it is generally the opposite of whatever the other party thinks.) * These are suitable ideals for our Palace of Crystal. One important point that distinguishes them from all contemporary ...
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