Early Belgian colonial Efforts: The long and fateful shadow of Leopold I, Page 178 Leopold to Prince Metternich, December 1847, Pollman 148
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The sedition mongers are not numerous, but they frighten the peaceful majority, who, although it can be really strong, feels a veritable panic before this agitating force in the shadows? It is in this fear that lies the principal danger, and it would be in the veritable interest of the welfare of Europe that the Powers could show that the necessary force to support and defend the right is not still lacking to them.
— Leopold I of Belgium
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This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "The sedition mongers are not numerous, but they frighten the peaceful majority, who, although it can be really strong, feels a veritable panic before this agitating force in the shadows? It is in this fear that lies the principal danger, and it would be in the veritable interest of the welfare of Europe that the Powers could show that the necessary force to support and defend the right is not still lacking to them." in the context of "Early Belgian colonial Efforts: The long and fateful shadow of Leopold I, Page 178 Leopold to Prince Metternich, December 1847, Pollman 148" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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About Leopold I of Belgium
Leopold I (16 December 1790 – 10 December 1865) was the first King of the Belgians, reigning from July 1831 until his death.
About Leopold I of Belgium
Leopold I (16 December 1790 – 10 December 1865) was the first King of the Belgians, reigning from July 1831 until his death.
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