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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... described his valuable suggestions as 'nitpicking'. It was Owen who convinced me that the twin towers in New York ought to be rebuilt, as described in the chapter that deals with terrorism and how it might best be dealt with. Next is ...
... described his valuable suggestions as 'nitpicking'. It was Owen who convinced me that the twin towers in New York ought to be rebuilt, as described in the chapter that deals with terrorism and how it might best be dealt with. Next is ...
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... described as 'the Chinese renaissance', when cities were developed and international trade flourished. It was a period of unparalleled growth coupled with great artistic and intellectual achievement. The compass was invented. A method ...
... described as 'the Chinese renaissance', when cities were developed and international trade flourished. It was a period of unparalleled growth coupled with great artistic and intellectual achievement. The compass was invented. A method ...
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... described his 'war on terror' as 'a crusade'. Tony Blair, who is at present attracting criticism for the way he has taken Britain to war, is credited with describing a possible Conservative win at the next election as 'not just a defeat ...
... described his 'war on terror' as 'a crusade'. Tony Blair, who is at present attracting criticism for the way he has taken Britain to war, is credited with describing a possible Conservative win at the next election as 'not just a defeat ...
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... described with unsurpassed clarity by the English philosopher Tom Paine in Rights of Man. The pure democracy suggested was never completely realised in practice then, and modern democracies have drifted even further from this ideal. Yet ...
... described with unsurpassed clarity by the English philosopher Tom Paine in Rights of Man. The pure democracy suggested was never completely realised in practice then, and modern democracies have drifted even further from this ideal. Yet ...
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... described, I believe, as something that is not what it seems to the majority of people. Only a small inside group knows what it is about. It is conducted for the benefit of the very few at the expense of the masses. I believe in ...
... described, I believe, as something that is not what it seems to the majority of people. Only a small inside group knows what it is about. It is conducted for the benefit of the very few at the expense of the masses. I believe in ...
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