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June 15, 2016
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June 15, 2016
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June 15, 2016
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4.96%
"Really interesting read so far. The criticism of arms manufacturers and the arms trade is as relevant now as it was then."
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June 15, 2016
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"Also featured is a criticism of the idea that humans are naturally predisposed towards war - an idea I also criticise, although it was amusing to read the line: "Most zoologists are now of the opinion that man's ancestor was not a gorilla-like ape, but a gentle, sensitive creature, something like a tarsier." Imagine that!"
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June 15, 2016
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"Chatto & Windus have also identified 3 main causes of war: the pursuit of wealth, the pursuit of glory, or the advocacy of a creed, along with concisely explained examples. I think today's wars would fit just as easily into these categories."
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June 15, 2016
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""Pacifists are people who profit by the lessons of history; militarists, whether of the right or left, are people who are determined not to learn by experience.""
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June 15, 2016
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41.13%
"Questionable views of imperialism aside, still a very compelling read."
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June 15, 2016
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""Mineral sanctions" are an interesting idea. Will look into whether it's a valid alternative to, say, food sanctions later."
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June 16, 2016
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