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War is regarded as nothing but the continuation of state policy with other means.
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A certain grasp of military affairs is vital for those in charge of general policy.
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War Is Merely the Continuation of Policy by Other Means
We see, therefore, that war is not merely an act of policy but a true political instrument, a continuation of political intercourse carried on with other means. What remains peculiar to war is simply the peculiar nature of its means.
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It is clear that war is not a mere act of policy but a true political instrument, a continuation of political activity by other means
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War should never be thought of as something autonomous, but always as an instrument of policy.
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In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Charles Babbage
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Born:
June 1, 1780
Died:
November 16, 1831
(aged 51)
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